Historical Context
Gothic literature was a product of which movement that focused on logic and reason?
The Enlightenment
Who is the author of Dracula?
Bram Stoker
Which author wrote Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
Who is the author of The Sphinx?
Edgar Allan Poe
Dark clouds form, and a storm begins before something bad happens.
Foreshadowing
Gothic literature reflected cultural fears and anxieties from what event?
The Revolutionary War
Stoker uses creepy smells and spooky silence to develop which literary technique?
Mood/Setting
Victor's creation becomes violent after experiencing this from society:
Rejection/abandonment/disgust/cruelty
What does the main character mistake a tiny insect for?
A giant monster
A chilling, gloomy, decaying castle
Setting/Atmosphere
How did historical anxieties influence the types of settings and atmospheres authors used?
By popularizing the use of dark/eerie/scary settings to symbolize fear and instability
Who is the main character of Dracula?
Jonathan Harker
Frankenstein reflects fears about the growth of what during this time period?
Science
How does the author use fear to manipulate the main character and the reader?
By using perspective to make normal things appear scary
Sound-effects
Ex. Slamming doors, howling wind
Onomatopoeia
Historical phenomenon that includes using electricity to stimulate muscle movement?
Hint: Inspiration for the novel Frankenstein
Galvanism
Name 2 horror themes found in Dracula
Claustrophobia, losing sense of safety, nature turned scary, helpless feeling against a greater evil
Name a literary device found in Frankenstein & how it is used
Allegory: Reflects societal fears
OR
Allusion: The Modern Prometheus (Mythology)
How is The Sphinx a psychological horror?
Because the main character's fear and obsession distort his perception of reality
Ghosts, monsters, vampires
Supernatural activity