LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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Fiction that used desolate, remote settings, macabre (death and injury), mysterious or violent events
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An attitude toward nature, humanity and society that emphasized freedom and individuality.
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A philosophy which holds that basic truths can be reached through intuition better than reason.
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Authors tried to represent events and social conditions as they actually are, without idealization.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is gothic literature? Gothic literature is a genre of literature that combines dark elements, spooky settings, conflicted and disturbed characters into a whimsically horrific, often romantic, story. It’s the darkest portion of Dark Romanticism, emerging soon after the Romantic literary era.
Detailed explanation-2: -literature that explores grotesque characters and eerie, violent occurences in dreary settings.
Detailed explanation-3: -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
Detailed explanation-4: -Mystery and Fear. One of the crucial components of a captivating Gothic story evokes feelings of suspense and fear. Omens and Curses. Atmosphere and Setting. Supernatural and Paranormal Activity. Romance. Villain. Emotional Distress. Nightmares. More items •28-Oct-2019