PPT-Elements of the Gothic

1 Setting in a castle The action takes place in and around an old castle sometimes seemingly abandoned sometimes occupied The castle often contains secret passages trap doors secret rooms trick panels with hidden levers dark or hidden staircases and possibly ruined sections . 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. . By Myriam Miller . History of the term “Gothic”. The term Gothic can refer to many things:. Style of Art such as novels, paintings, architecture and even music and its fans. . The term “gothic” was used because of the art’s resemblance to the Goths and their way of life and their language.. The gothic novel was invented almost single-handedly by Horace Walpole, whose . The Castle of Otranto. (1764) contains essentially all the elements that constitute the genre. Walpole's novel was imitated not only in the eighteenth century and not only in the novel form, but it has influenced the novel, the short story, poetry, and even film making up to the present day. . You will . have . 20. . minutes to write a short essay response to this prompt. You may use your copy of . Coraline. and any notes that you took during the movie. . I would suggest that you draw up a quick outline first and then write your response.. Everything That Rises Must Converge. Flannery O’Connor. Philosophy on Storytelling. “A story is a way to say something that can’t be said any other way, and it takes every word in the story to say what the meaning is.” . A genre of spooky stories. The Gothic Movement. A reaction to Enlightenment rationalism, which was concerned with classical principles and scientific progress. . Gothic novels drew upon the conventions of the medieval (chivalric) romances that told of knights battling with magic and monsters. . October 27, 2012. Edgar Allan Poe and Gothic Literature. . Important Concepts of EAP Unit . Elements of Gothic Literature. Background on Edgar Allen Poe. Comprehension of “The Masque of the Red Death” and “The Raven”. Elements of a Gothic Novel. Setting in a Castle. An Atmosphere of Mystery and Suspense. An Ancient Prophecy. Omens, Portents, and Visions. Supernatural or otherwise Inexplicable events. High, even overwrought emotion. The Pit and the Pendulum. Edgar Allen Poe. Get your paper read to create a Note Cloud:. Write the words Gothic Literature in large letters.. Add these words using smaller letters:. Characters. Setting. The Pit and the Pendulum. Edgar Allen Poe. Get your paper read to create a Note Cloud:. Write the words Gothic Literature in large letters.. Add these words using smaller letters:. Characters. Setting. 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…. Unit of Gothic Horror and Excitement Unit of Study: The Greatness of Dracula and Gothic Victorian Novel WHY DRACULA? Dracula in popular culture Epistolary novel Strong use of literary devices Origin. Gothic . architecture . flourished in England from about 1180 until about 1520. It found its inception in France, specifically in Burgundy and Provence as a development from earlier styles of Western Christian architecture . 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.