Editing Gothic Horror (section)

===Guilt & Shame===
Shame and guilt are strongly tied to specific past events, another example of how the past looms over the present. These feelings can drive a man out of his mind over a period of years; if his position in society matters to him, he can do little to stop the slow descent into madness. To avoid this, some seek to escape, leaving behind the familiar people and surroundings that evoke the pain. Others keep their secrets, living a false life until the day they die.

Admitting feelings of guilt is impossible without describing the crime. There can be no release other than confessing and facing the consequences. To a proud man, this is unthinkable. This is the horror of being trapped with no hope of escape, not physically but mentally. Some may resolve the need to confess by telling a trusted friend, a priest, or a servant who speaks no English (or cannot speak at all). But sooner or later, a man's sins are sure to find him out, often when he least expects it.