Gothic Tale Flashcards
1
Q
Poe
A
master of the short story
master of the horror gothic
2
Q
What contributed to Poe’s disturbed stories?
A
His real and foster parents did not want him
He married his cousin who was very young
3
Q
Purpose of gothic tale
A
to horrify the reader
4
Q
Most important aspect of the gothic tale
A
the setting and plot
castles, dungeons, premature burials
5
Q
Types of gothic tales
A
Terror gothic
Horror gothic
6
Q
Terror gothic
A
temporary
quick thrill but solution is offered at the end of the story
source of fright destroyed
7
Q
Horror gothic
A
attacks the fears that are lodge within the human mind
it could happen to you
very dark
lasting fright
Poe wrote this style
