LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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terror
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romance
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murder
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The supernatural
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. Explanation: Supernatural beings are not a common element of Gothic Literature.
Detailed explanation-2: -This genre is dark, eerie, and mysterious, often containing elements of terror, horror, and the macabre and the bizarre. Common themes and motifs of the Gothic include power, confinement, and isolation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Gothic writing is closely related to romantic: both are the product of a profound reaction against everyday reality and conventional religious explanations of existence. But while romantic writing is the product of faith in an ultimate order, Gothic writing is a gloomy exploration of the limitations of man.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Distressed Heroine. Dark Castle or Old House. Atmosphere of Mystery and Suspense. Intense Emotions. Supernatural Elements. 31-Oct-2017
Detailed explanation-5: -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