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How do the writers create atmosphere and build tension in the three Victorian short stories? WW Jacobs, Charles Dickens and HG Wells all use sophisticated techniques to create atmosphere and build tension in their gothic short stories. In this essay I shall be comparing and analysing three short stories, one from each author. 'The Signalman' by Charles Dickens is a tale of a signalman haunted by a spectre on the line. The mysterious story filled with fear and foreboding results in the death of this troubled character. 'The Monkey's Paw' written by WW Jacobs is a magnificent story that is shadowed with superstition and tragedy, a tale of a cursed charm that brings sorrow to a somewhat content family. Finally, 'The Red Room' by HG Wells revolves around fear and mystery, bringing light on a haunted castle. All of the above stories succeed through the important use of atmosphere and tension,...

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