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The Gothic Novel

The Gothic Novel

GOTHIC?

GOTHIC?

Gothic Literature ¨ originated in 18 th century ¨ is devoted to tales of

Gothic Literature ¨ originated in 18 th century ¨ is devoted to tales of horror, dark supernatural forces and romance.

Gothic Literature ¨ derives name from barbaric Germanic tribe, the Goths. ¨ both the

Gothic Literature ¨ derives name from barbaric Germanic tribe, the Goths. ¨ both the literature and architecture are noted for “savage, unrestrained, majestic style. ”

Gothic Architecture ¨ Vaulting Arches- grasping for heavens… Dr. Frankenstein!

Gothic Architecture ¨ Vaulting Arches- grasping for heavens… Dr. Frankenstein!

Gothic Architecture ¨ spires reaching to the heavens ¨ wild carvings depicting humanity in

Gothic Architecture ¨ spires reaching to the heavens ¨ wild carvings depicting humanity in conflict with supernatural forces

Eight Gothic Motifs

Eight Gothic Motifs

The Doppelganger (Double) ¨ A second self or alternate identity. ¨ Represents opposing forces

The Doppelganger (Double) ¨ A second self or alternate identity. ¨ Represents opposing forces in human nature. Suggests humans have a dual nature Dracula

Forbidden Knowledge or Power ¨ Hero attempts to control supernatural powers. Ambition leads to

Forbidden Knowledge or Power ¨ Hero attempts to control supernatural powers. Ambition leads to hero’s fall.

Dreams/Visions ¨ reveal hidden truths of the unconscious mind Dracula visits his victim as

Dreams/Visions ¨ reveal hidden truths of the unconscious mind Dracula visits his victim as she sleeps

Haunted Castle/House ¨ Reflects hero’s mysterious, troubled psychological character

Haunted Castle/House ¨ Reflects hero’s mysterious, troubled psychological character

Blood ¨ symbolizes paradox of human condition. represents life/death, guilt/innocence The vampire’s feast thwarted

Blood ¨ symbolizes paradox of human condition. represents life/death, guilt/innocence The vampire’s feast thwarted

Graveyards/Churches/Ruins ¨ suggest human confrontation with infinite forces Whitby Churchyard from Dracula

Graveyards/Churches/Ruins ¨ suggest human confrontation with infinite forces Whitby Churchyard from Dracula

Madness ¨ Reflects realities beyond rational comprehension. ¨ Mad characters spit the truths that

Madness ¨ Reflects realities beyond rational comprehension. ¨ Mad characters spit the truths that we wish to deny! The madman compels passersby to listen

And. . .

And. . .

The Literary Monster ! ¨ Fallen hero becomes a monster or confronts a monster

The Literary Monster ! ¨ Fallen hero becomes a monster or confronts a monster who is his double ¨ HERE’S WHERE IT GETS COOL! Locating Monsters… Monster(s)

BOO!

BOO!

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