This study explores Stephen King’s novel Carrie as an early example of Gothic horror with supernatural elements, focusing on the themes of violence, religious oppression, and collective humiliation. The analysis emphasizes key literary devices, including the symbolism of blood, hyperbole and simile, which contribute to the projects of horror anв reveal the ideological distinctiveness of the novel. Blood functions as a central motif representing otherness, guilt, power, and sacrifice, while hyperbole and comparisons intensify the emotional impact, fear, and tension experienced by the protagonist. The study also examines Carrie’s transformation from a vulnerable, oppressed girl into a powerful figure, highlighting the psychological and physical dimensions of horror. By analyzing these devices, the research demonstrates how King employs Gothic and supernatural elements to critique social cruelty, religious fanaticism, and collective violence, offering a multi-layered understanding of fear, trauma, and human vulnerability.

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