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 ID: 1043750
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1. Gothic Romanticism
2. Gothic RomanticismDefinition:Dark romanticism which focuses on perceived darkness in the human soul and the embrace of sin and evil in the society.OriginBegan during social upheaval in EnglandIdealistic views of economic and political conditions contradicted realistic state of economy and politics
3. Elements of Gothic RomanticismAncestral CurseAnti-CatholicismBody snatchingCemeteryClaustrophobiaDevilDoppelgangerDreaming/NightmaresEntrapment/ImprisonmentThe Explained SupernaturalExorcismGrotesque
4. Elements of Gothic RomanticismThe Haunted House or castleIncubus/sucubusMistMysteryNecromancyThe Pursued ProtagonistRevengeSolopsismSomnambulismThe SublimeSuperstitionTransformation/MetamorphosisUnreliable Narrator
5. Gothic Romantic ArchitectureDerived from the barbaric, German tribe….GothsMajestic, unrestrained architectural styleExcess of savage, often grotesque ornamentationVaulting arches with spires reaching to the heavensWild carvings depicting humanity in conflict with supernatural forces
6. Romanticism turns GothicInterest in the inner workings of the human mind (psyche)Belief that contemplation of the natural world is means of discovering the truth that lies behind mere reality Imagination is part of contemplation of natural worldReveals that failure happens when one plans everything and leaves nothing to chanceSupernatural happenings/occurances and natural facts are symbols of spiritual facts which emphasizes the tragic dimensions of lifeAwe at human nature, human struggles, suffering, mortality, humanity’s relationship to GodEmphasis on mysteryBelief in reality of EvilAppeal/address innate(inborn) and derived(experience produced) fears
7. Romantic MotifsHaunted House/CastleReflects hero’s psychological characterMadnessReflects realities beyond rational comprehensionMad characters speak truths we wish to denyBloodSymbolizes paradox of human conditionRepresents life/death and guilt/innocence
8. American GothicDeveloped from Puritan thought, yet has a mystical, melancholy twistOriginal SinInnate DepravityEdgar Allan PoeDeals with the mystical realm and a derangement of the sensesNathaniel HawthorneDeals with the psychological effects of sinHerman MelvilleDeals with the archetypal conflict between good and evil