Gothic Elements Flashcards
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Elements in Gothic Genre
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- Atmosphere of mystery & suspense, abnormal/uncanny, horror, fear
- Supernatural beings or events at times (ghosts, vampires, monsters)
- High, intense emotions
- human behavior and psychological aspects (how humans have a choice to be good vs evil)
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Architecture in Gothic Genre
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- Setting is in a castle or mansion
- low to no light, stained glass windows (origins from Gothic churches)
- dark corners
- Gargoyles ward off evil
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Gothic Genre Elements
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- Things are not always what they seem
- untrustworthy narrator at times (in short stories such as Tell Tale Heart)
