Gothic Literature
Gothic Literature
Ann Radcliffe
Name: Arunima Sircar
Grade: 9 IGCSE A
English Project- 1
Gothic Literature
Gothic literature of gothic fiction is a genre of writing that merges elements of horror as well as romance. It has been believed to be first introduced by the famous English author, Horace Walpole. The many elements of Gothic Literature help make this genre successful and pleasing to the readers.
Elements of Gothic Literature
The many elements of a Gothic Novel help make the novel much more appealing. A few of these elements are: 1. Setting: The setting of a Gothic is one of the most important elements of a novel. The story is usually set in a large castle, great country manors, an old rundown building or in an abandoned house. The structure usually has many trapdoors, rooms, hidden secret passages and dungeons. 2. Environment: This is the surrounding features of the setting. There may be huge storms. Or the environment might be near imposing mountains or areas very far away from civilization. 3. Atmosphere: Gothic literature stresses an atmosphere of mystery, horror and dread. The plot involves hidden secrets which threaten the protagonist. The atmosphere is usually mysterious and filled with a lot of suspense. The work is pervaded by a threatening feeling, a fear enhanced by the unknown. Often the plot itself is built around a mystery, such as a disappearance, or some other inexplicable event. 4. Omens, visions and prophecies: A Gothic novel usually revolves around these. These play a huge role in the entire plot of the story. 5. Protagonist: The protagonists of Gothic literature are isolated or alone. That isolation could be physical (trapped in a house far from civilization) or emotional (cut off from the people around her), and may either be self-imposed or a result of circumstances beyond her control. 6. Vocabulary: This consists of all the literary devices used such as imagery, personification and symbolism. The main theme of
Ann Radcliffe
Name: Arunima Sircar
Grade: 9 IGCSE A
English Project- 1
Gothic Literature
Gothic literature of gothic fiction is a genre of writing that merges elements of horror as well as romance. It has been believed to be first introduced by the famous English author, Horace Walpole. The many elements of Gothic Literature help make this genre successful and pleasing to the readers.
Elements of Gothic Literature
The many elements of a Gothic Novel help make the novel much more appealing. A few of these elements are: 1. Setting: The setting of a Gothic is one of the most important elements of a novel. The story is usually set in a large castle, great country manors, an old rundown building or in an abandoned house. The structure usually has many trapdoors, rooms, hidden secret passages and dungeons. 2. Environment: This is the surrounding features of the setting. There may be huge storms. Or the environment might be near imposing mountains or areas very far away from civilization. 3. Atmosphere: Gothic literature stresses an atmosphere of mystery, horror and dread. The plot involves hidden secrets which threaten the protagonist. The atmosphere is usually mysterious and filled with a lot of suspense. The work is pervaded by a threatening feeling, a fear enhanced by the unknown. Often the plot itself is built around a mystery, such as a disappearance, or some other inexplicable event. 4. Omens, visions and prophecies: A Gothic novel usually revolves around these. These play a huge role in the entire plot of the story. 5. Protagonist: The protagonists of Gothic literature are isolated or alone. That isolation could be physical (trapped in a house far from civilization) or emotional (cut off from the people around her), and may either be self-imposed or a result of circumstances beyond her control. 6. Vocabulary: This consists of all the literary devices used such as imagery, personification and symbolism. The main theme of