Gothic History
When was Frankenstein written?
1816
Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
What films incorporated Gothic elements?
Tim Burton's Batman
What is gothic literature?
A genre of English fiction that incorporates elements of fear and horror.
Were the conventions of gothic literature were popularized in 1764? True or False
True
Frankenstein is packed with...
Vivid, grotesque imagery relating to death and horror.
Which novel incorporated Gothic elements?
Pet Cemetery
Which of these elements is not related to Gothic Literature?
Romance, Terror, Grotesque or Joy
Joy
Was Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was the first Gothic novel to be published? True or False
False
Is Victor Frankenstein someone who tries to play God by creating life? True or False
True
What are some clothing styles seen in today's Gothic fashion?
Bonnets
Why was gothic literature opposed by the majority of the public?
The gothic genre brought up ideas that questioned sociopolitical norms of religion and the status quo making it a lot more controversial.
What was the first Gothic novel?
Castle of Otranto
Finish the quote: “his eyes, if eyes they may be called, were fixed on me...."
"... His Jaw opened and he muttered some inarticulate sounds."
What popular Bram Stoker novel incorporated the gothic elements to create one of the most iconic characters of English fiction?
Dracula
What two opposing forces were put against each other between the lines of Shelley's social commentary in Frankenstein?
Science vs Religion
What organization came into conflict with gothic literature due to its non-conservative take on societal values?
What atmosphere does Mary Shelly use to convey a gothic?
Gloom and doom
What music genre in today's landscape has seen a greater influence of the gothic sub-culture?
Rock music
What tones elicit a gothic nature?
Macabre and morbid tones