LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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The Supernatural and the Psychological
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The Old and the New
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Violence and Machinery
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Reason and Religion
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Detailed explanation-1: -Affiliation With Supernatural Forces Another key element of Gothic literature is its affiliation with supernatural forces such as ghosts, vampires, giants, monsters, demons and zombies. In Gothic novels, we see ghosts or monsters pursuing the protagonist and dead people coming to life and scaring people.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gothic novels also often deal with death, decay, and madness themes. One example of this trope is in Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Fall of the House of Usher.” In this story, death creates a sense of dread and despair.
Detailed explanation-3: -Gothic stories are not always supernatural, but they can be. Creatures are often found in Gothic work. Vampires, werewolves, and mummies are three examples.
Detailed explanation-4: -Setting in a castle. An atmosphere of mystery and suspense. An ancient prophecy is connected with the castle or its inhabitants (either former or present). Omens, portents, visions. Supernatural or otherwise inexplicable events. High, even overwrought emotion. Women in distress. More items