The Woman in Black - Themes overview
The main themes in this ghost story by Susan Hill are fear, isolation and the influence of the past. These are presented through the setting, characters and the layered storytelling structure. Other ideas that are dealt with include the conflict between urban and rural life, revenge and, of course, the theme of the supernatural.
Three main themes include:
Although written in 1983, The Woman in Black is a traditional gothic ghost story set during the Edwardian era. Susan Hill draws on many conventions of the ghost story genre to create a compelling and frightening tale.
Song: Themes in The Woman in Black