English Flashcards
What is Gothic Literature?
style of writing that is dark and profound
What is the uncanny
The uncanny in Gothic literature refers to the eerie and unsettling feeling that arises when something familiar is rendered strange or disturbingly unfamiliar, often blurring the line between reality and the supernatural.
What is the sublime?
An overpowering sense of the greatness and power of nature
Which can be terrifying, inspiring, and uplifting
What is an Outsider?
A character who is excluded or at the edge of a society
What is the supernatural linked to?
It is linked to the unexplainable. It builds tension and explores the deeper concepts
What are the two types of supernatural and explain?
The accepted supernatural: Ghosts, Vampires, witches exist as accepted ruth in these stories
The explained supernatural: when it first seems unexplainable or supernatural is later explained to have perfectly rational causes
What is the pursed protagonsi?
The main character is doomed, cursed, or incredibly unfortunate
–> they are relentlessly followed by a dark force that seeks their destruction
What is a quote for the dreamer that highlights isloation? number 1
“The old hut stood alone in the endless scrub, desolate, silent, and overgrown with weeds…”
- emphasizes the isolation and desolation of the setting, which are classic Gothic tropes.
What is a quote for the dreamer that highlights supernatural and unease?
A sense of an unseen presence, oppressive and eerie, crept over her, chilling her heart with fear.”
This reflects the Gothic theme of the supernatural and the unease it brings to the protagonist.
What is a quote in the dreamer that highlights an impending doom? number 1
“The shadows deepened, and with them, her dread grew stronger, as if the darkness itself was closing in, ready to consume her.”
The growing fear and sense of impending doom are common in Gothic literature, creating a tense and foreboding atmosphere.
What is a quote for the dreamer that highlights supernatural ? number 2
The flickering light of the candle cast strange shadows that danced on the walls, taking on forms that seemed almost alive.”
The dancing shadows create an atmosphere where the ordinary becomes uncanny, suggesting the presence of something otherworldly
What is a quote for the dreamer that highlights supernatural ? number 3
“She could feel eyes watching her, unseen but undeniable, as if the very air around her was imbued with a malevolent spirit.”
The idea of being watched by an unseen entity adds to the supernatural tension, making the protagonist feel vulnerable to forces beyond her control.
What is a quote for the dreamer that highlights supernatural ? number 4
The old tales of spirits that roamed the bush at night came back to her, and with them, the unsettling feeling that she was no longer alone.”
The reference to old tales of spirits emphasizes the supernatural theme, blurring the line between reality and legend in the character’s mind.
What is a quote for the dreamer that highlights isolation? number 3
Her only companions were the shadows and the cold, indifferent stars that offered no comfort or warmth.”
The imagery of the cold, indifferent stars reinforces the theme of isolation, as even nature itself seems detached and unfeeling.
What is a quote for the dreamer that highlights isolation? number 2
Miles from the nearest settlement, she was alone with only the vast, unyielding scrub for company.”
This quote emphasizes the physical isolation of the protagonist, deepening the sense of vulnerability.
