The Castle of Otranto is a story filled with all types of chivalry and romance. The two are promoted throughout the text. For instance one type of romance and chivalry are the fact that the death of Manfred's son Conrad has heightened his feelings for Isabella, Conrad's wife. Due to the untimely death of Conrad, Manfred is afraid that his name and family's rule will be over unless he has an heir to his throne. Manfred reacts desperately and takes likes to Isabella and chooses her to bear him an heir to his throne, basically leaving his wife in the wind because of her sterility.
Another case in the text that promotes romance or heightened sensitivity to feelings and emotions is when Isabella meets the peasant while on her attempt to escape Manfred. The peasant is willing to put his life on the line due to his uneasiness towards Manfred and his rule in order to assist the terrified Isabella. the peasant states, "I value not my life, and it will be some comfort yo lose it in trying to deliver you from his tyranny." (page 27)
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