Gothic Elements Flashcards
learn about the gothic elements.
what does sublime mean?
of very great excellence or beauty.
what are two reasons why the romantics believed sublime was important?
- they loved nature and anything to do with nature
2. they believed sublime rose above what was normal
where did the romantics believe you experienced sublime?
outside in nature at it’s grandest.
how did the romantics believe we feel when we experience sublime?
terrified, uplifted and in awe.
define isolation?
far away from other places, buildings, or people - remote.
what continent does gothic literature often occur in?
Europe.
why were the gothics so interested in isolation?
because the romantics believed that individuality is important and individuals often feel apart from society.
what is the definition of transgression?
an act that goes against a law, rule or code of conduct - an offence of moral or natural law.
an example of sublime is?
“I looked up at the most horrific thunderstorm I had ever seen”
an example of isolation is?
“I was trapped in a prison on an island with no escape”
an example of transgression is?
stealing something.
