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This episode explores the psychological archetype of The Inevitable Downfall as it relates to Chapter 5 of "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Lovecraft uses The Inevitable Downfall archetype to explore the themes of greed and corruption. The townspeople of Innsmouth were willing to make a Faustian bargain for their own gain, but their actions ultimately led to their downfall.
By Where Shadows & Stories IntersectThis episode explores the psychological archetype of The Inevitable Downfall as it relates to Chapter 5 of "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Lovecraft uses The Inevitable Downfall archetype to explore the themes of greed and corruption. The townspeople of Innsmouth were willing to make a Faustian bargain for their own gain, but their actions ultimately led to their downfall.