Gothic plan J&H Flashcards

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Intro

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-Jekyll and hyde is a gothic as it contains eerie settings

-Supernatural ‘potions’ and ‘monster’

-Secrecy throughout the novel through letters, wills and confession

-Pathetic fallacy to reflect sinister emotions

-Shilling shockers were very popular

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Beginning of the novella

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‘Satan’s signature’ - Branded by evil
-Trampled calmly’
‘Damned Juggernaut’
‘Sawbones turned white with desire to kill’

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Middle of the novella

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-‘Once filled with eager students now lying gaunt and silent’ - sense of mystery

‘The fog began to lie thickly’ - pathetic fallacy to create a sense of mystery and fear

‘Windowless structure’ - Description of Jekyll’s house creates a sense of mystery and questioning for readers as to what he may be hiding

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End of the novella

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‘Pale and shaken, and half fainting’

‘O god! O god!’

‘My life is shaken to it’s roots’ - Lanyon’s reaction to dark secrets being uncovered.

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