Content Blog: Describe Konopiste as a classic Gothic location.

Konopiste was one of my personal favourites out of the locations we visited. It was the home of Archduke Ferdinand, who was largely influential. He was eventually assassinated, largely becoming the cause of WWI. When looking at his hunting habits, we see typical Gothicism. Men weren't allowed emotions aside from lust and anger. With the archduke, he clearly enjoyed hunting. To the opinion of most, he enjoyed it a little too much. This is how he spent his time and it's what he enjoyed doing-- killing. All of the dead animals represent an eerie Gothicism in the death and sublime. Seeing so many animals mounted on the wall was an unreal experience; some classmates cried, others stared in awe. The man had some pent up frustrations, and may have lived a happier life in today's society.