The Raven
Elements of Gothic Literature
Tell-Tale Heart
100

Who wrote "The Raven"?

Edgar Alan Poe

100

What are the settings typically like?

Dark, old, or abandoned places

100

Who wrote "Tell-Tale Heart"?

Edgar Alan Poe

200

What does the narrator hear at his door?

Knocking

200

What mood do authors try to create for gothic literature?

Scary or dark

200

Why does the narrator dislike the old man?

His "vulture" eye

300

When does the story take place?

Midnight in December

300

Name an author from gothic literature

Edgar Alan Poe, Bram Stoker, Marry Shelley, Nathaniel Hawethorne

300

How many nights does the narrator watch the old man before killing him?

7

400

What does the Raven say?

"Nevermore"

400

What are some famous gothic literature characters?

Frankenstein, Dracula, answers may vary

400

On what night does he kill the old man?

The 8th night
500

How does the narrator feel about the raven at the end?

He hates it

500

Where did gothic literature come from?

Gothic buildings

500

What does he do with the old mans body?

He hides it in the floor