gothic literature
Typically a haunted castle or house . This enhances feelings of isolation and fear.
Setting
is a character defined by deep emotional and psychological struggles.
Burdened male Protagonist
the start of the story where the main characters and setting are introduced.
Beginning/Exposition
the story's conclusion, where things are wrapped up, though not always happily.
Resolution/Denouements
the story talks to the reader,using" you" and "your"
second-Person
female characters often face terrifying situation, pursued by villainous men
Damsel in Distress
Emotions run high, with dramatic events like fainting,rages, or murder
melodrama
the problem the characters must solve. it includes a big, main confict and smaller challenges along the ways.
confict
the emotional effect work has on reader, which can change sense by scene.
mood
The story is told by someone outside of it,using the'i "she',' and "they" but only focuses on one character
third-Person limited
Involves secrets, false identites, and eerie objects like craked mirror and flickering candles.
Atmosphere of mystery and suspense
Gothic literature is obsessed with death and the supernatural.
Death
All the events leading up to the main problem, building tension as the characters face minor conficts.
Rising Action
The time and place in which a story takes place, often crucial to the plot and atmosphere.
Setting
The story is told by someone outside of it,using the'; "she',' and "they" but this narrator knows everything about all the character.
third-Person omniscient
ghost,monsters, and creatures such as vampires.
Supernatural enties
refers to the theme of humans' darker, primal instincts or transformations into monstrous forms, often explored in horror or Gothic literature.
The Beast within
The peak of the story, where the main problem is confronted and the outcome is decided.
Climax
The perspective from which the story is told
Point of view
the central struggle, which drives the plot
confict
disturbing dreams emphasize character's insecurities and fears.
Dreams/nightmares
Gothic literature began in the 18th century with The Castle of Otranto (1764), featuring dark settings, supernatural elements, and intense emotions.
origins:
what happens after the climax as the story wind down and loose ends are tied up.
falling action
The story is told by a character in it, using "I", "me" and "my"
first-Person
the voice that tells the story, shaping how events are presented.
Narrator