The Gothic
Castle, graveyard, secret passageways
What are some Gothic settings?
This is the cynical old donkey, loyal to Boxer.
Who is Benjamin?
Romeo and Juliet belong to these two families.
Who are the Montagues and the Capulets?
Sense of self, culture, or background.
What is an identity?
2020s
Taylor Swift - Fate of Ophelia
It's because of his eye.
Why does the narrator want to kill the old man in "Tell Tale Heart"?
This is the original number of commandments.
What is 7?
He is killed by Tybalt.
What happens to Mercutio?
Who is Mercutio?
The speaker complains he was taught about “de” British history but not this.
What is his own black history?
2000s
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Nevermore.
What is the word repeated by the raven?
It was the first commandment to be broken.
What is "No animal shall sleep in a bed"?
This famous quote tells us straight away that Romeo and Juliet are doomed
What is "A pair of star'crossed lovers / take their life"?
In “Half-Caste,” the poet repeats this phrase to challenge racist language.
What is “Explain yuself” or “half-caste”?
2020s
Old Town Road - Lil Nas x
Who is the narrator in Frankenstein?
Victor Frankenstein
He paid for timer with fake bank notes.
Who is Frederick?
What did Frederick do?
With a knife.
How does Juliet die?
In “Search for My Tongue,” the “tongue” is a metaphor for this.
What is her culture?
2010s
This story is about a woman who marries a young, rich, mysterious widow.
What is Rebecca about?
The poetry and speech writer for Napoleon
Who is Minimus?
Their parents agree to do this in their honour.
Why do they agree to raise golden statues of the lovers?
Who is Maya Angelou?
1960s
Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles