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Gothic Literature & American Romanticism
Ghosts, dreams, mysterious storms, bumps in the night, and other unexplainable supernatural events populate gothic literature.
Journal Entry – “Gothic”February 28, 2014
When you hear the term “gothic” what comes to your mind? › What other words do you associate with these
words? › What colors? › What type of images come to mind?
If it helps you, make a bubble chart with this word in the middle and list all that comes to mind around it.
Your response should be at least a paragraph!
Image Response I am going to show you a series of
images. I want you to write down the first thing that comes to your mind when you see the picture appear on the screen. Then I want you to answer the following questions:
1. What words come to mind? 2. What colors stand out to you? 3. What is the scene depicting?
Image # 1
Image # 2
Image # 3
Plot Plot driven by violence Being lost in the dark or evil, unfamiliar
places Characters are completely isolated
Themes Search for identity Social alienation Search for truth Dark side of human nature
› Ex. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Setting Dark woods Castles (sometimes abandoned) Any type of abandoned landscape or
building Caves Extreme weather conditions Exotic places
Elements of Romantics Literature
Interest in the bizarre & supernatural. Love of nature. Looks at the world with optimism. Faith in inner experience & power of
imagination. Strong belief in the individual.
Characteristics of Gothic Literature 1. Setting in a castle. 2. An atmosphere of mystery and
suspense. 3. An ancient prophecy. 4. Omens & visions. 5. Supernatural happenings. (things
that cannot be explained) 6. Women in distress. 7. Feeling of gloom or horror. 8. Focus on bizarre situations and
violent events.
The Romantic Hero The romantic hero valued emotion
rather than rational thought. Often lives excluded from society. He/She is usually youthful and
innocent.
The Dark Romantics Emphasizes the supernatural, gloomy, and
morbid. Acknowledged the evil of man and the
horror of evil. Focus on bizarre situations and violent
events. Emphasis on emotion, nature, and the
individual. Explored character’s motivations. Imagination over Reason!
Side Note Remember the Romantic period
has nothing to do with love! It is a literary movement that has nothing to do with being in love!
Gothic Elements T-ChartRomantic/Gothic Elements
Examples From Michael Jackson’s Thriller
1. Setting Dark Woods
2. Focus on bizarre situations
Creatures appearing in the dead of night