Runaway

by Alice Munro

Runaway: Genre 1 key example

Genre
Explanation and Analysis:

"Runaway" is often considered a unique example of gothic fiction. Within the gothic genre, the story is a prominent example of the regional subgenre Southern Ontario Gothic. This subgenre describes a group of works produced in the region, often grappling with the day-to-day reality of Canadian rural life. While less overt than typical gothic fiction, the story has a dark, haunting tone.