Gormenghast

Main Ideas

• Isolation and confinement: Gormenghast represents a closed world, isolated from the outside, where traditions and rituals play a crucial role.
• Struggle for power: The book depicts the struggle for power and influence among the castle's inhabitants, leading to intrigue and conflict.
• Traditions and rituals: Life in Gormenghast is strictly governed by traditions and rituals that dictate the behavior and fates of the characters.
• Individuality versus the system: Characters like Titus Groan strive to find their individuality and freedom within a rigid system and traditions.
• Deconstruction of the fantasy genre: The book combines elements of gothic novel and fantasy while deconstructing traditional genre clichés.