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I don't see why that wouldn't be allowed. Wilkie Collins uses first person in his gothic short story 'A Terribly Strange Bed'
It is a gothic horror short story.
No, it is a character study. Even though there are detectives in the story they do nothing but out-stay their welcome - they do not detect in any meaningful way.
Olalla - short story - was created in 1885.
You can find Carmilla, the Gothic short story by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, in various anthologies and collections of classic Gothic literature. It is also available for free online as it is in the public domain. Additionally, you can find it in literature textbooks or library collections focusing on Gothic fiction.
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"The Scarlet Ibis" is a short story that falls under the genre of Southern Gothic literature, characterized by themes of tragedy, cruelty, and the supernatural, often set in the American South.
suspense and tension
The setting of the story does this.
An author's use of foreshadowing in a gothic story can help create suspense, tension, and a sense of impending doom. By hinting at future events or outcomes, foreshadowing contributes to the eerie and foreboding atmosphere typical of gothic fiction. It adds a layer of anticipation and intrigue for readers, drawing them further into the narrative.