Visions of Darkness in

Introduction In this paper I will focus on the character of Geraldine. My reason to do so is that in my several readings of the poem I realized that not only was Geraldine a dark character, she was also the reason and source of all darkness in the poem. With 'dark' and 'darkness' I mean images, situations and sensations that cause terror and are, therefore, source of the sublime.1 Strong Connection Between Geraldine and the …

…be the reason then, why this evil spirit seeks to separate Christabel from her father, Sir Leoline (God?). Conclusion An evil spirit possesses Geraldine. She is the carrier of this power and at the same time a victim. Christabel is innocent and kind. She is unprotected; her mother is dead, her lover is far away. She is helpless and easily dominated. The idea of supernatural power is the strongest vision of darkness throughout the poem.