PPT-American Gothic Literature:

A study of the works of Edgar Allen Poe Think Pair Share When you hear the word Gothic what comes to mind The Dark Side of Individualism American Gothic Gothic Literature The Beginnings. Definition. Gothic.  (. goth. -IK): a literary style . usually . portrayed fantastic tales dealing with horror, despair, the grotesque and other “dark” subjects. Gothic literature was named for the apparent influence of the dark gothic architecture of the period on the genre. Also, many of these Gothic tales took places in such “gothic” surroundings. . Traditional and Southern . Gothic Literature . styles. Traditional Gothic Characteristics:. .  .                                                                                                                                             . Genre & Gothic Romance. All works of literature can be classified into genres.. Genre - It . designates the literary form or type into which works are classified according to what they have in common, either in their formal structures or in their treatment of subject matter, or . What . are the characteristics of a gothic text?. Definitions – starting point:. Gothic fiction. . (sometimes referred to as . Gothic horror. ) is a genre of literature that combines elements of both . Week 6. Definition. Gothic fiction (sometimes referred to as Gothic horror) is a genre of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance. As a genre, it is generally believed to have been invented by the English author Horace Walpole, with his 1764 novel . . In . Frankenstein. Romanticism. Definition. :. . Romanticism is a complex artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in the second half of the 18th century in Western Europe, and gained strength in reaction to the Industrial Revolution. In part, . Where does this fit?. Paper 2 consists of:. 1. One . unseen passage from The Gothic Genre on which to write a commentary . 2. One . comparative essay to write, exploring themes and ideas in light of ‘The Bloody Chamber’ and ‘The Picture of Dorian . L.O. . To understand the Gothic theme of entrapment, and to consider how and why Bronte uses this convention. . CONNECTOR. IN PAIRS.... 1. Using your own word cloud, generate your own definition of . Gothic Fiction. Gothic fiction is a genre associated with the . mystery. and . intrigue. surrounding the . supernatural. and the unknown.. 18. th. century . Characteristics. : death and decay, haunted homes/castles, family curses, madness, powerful love/romance, the paranormal.. You have 5 minutes to create a short . GOTHIC. story. Your story . must. use the following words:. Castle. Skull. Blood. Crow. Magic Book. Take 5 minutes to share your stories with the folks around you…. What is Gothic Literature?. Ruin, decay, death, terror and chaos. Dark side of nature. Irrational human behavior. Characteristics. Intricate plot. Stock characters. The “Double”. Subterranean labyrinths. Gothic Literature . styles. Traditional Gothic Characteristics:. .  .                                                                                                                                             . The Gothic flourished between the first half of the twelfth and the fifteenth century. From the construction of cathedrals in France until late manifestations of international Gothic, it was extended to the whole of Western Europe represents the last major phase of medieval European unity. The word Gothic was applied to the art of this period to designate the artistic events that occurred after the end of ancient art and a means of barbaric. Definition:. Dark romanticism which focuses on perceived darkness in the human soul and the embrace of sin and evil in the society.. Origin. Began during social upheaval in England. Idealistic views of economic and political conditions contradicted realistic state of economy and politics.