Language
Unique way characters express themselves in first person, that shows their personality and character traits.
Character Voice
A haunting presence is used within Victor and his household, It adds to the emotional grief and despair.
What is SUPERNATURAL PRESENCE AND DISTRESS? (or similar wording)
The name of the structural format Frankenstein follows.
Frame narrative.
The primary aspect of the Gothic genre that has changed over time.
Location/setting.
“Darkness in Gothic literature enhances the atmosphere, connoting feelings of isolation and fear. ”
What is an example of PATHETIC FALLACY?
Despite evolving presentations in modern media, this classic gothic element, often involving spectral figures or the lingering presence of the deceased, can still evoke a strong sense of the uncanny and the unsettling persistence of the past.
What is SUPERNATURAL ELEMENTS?
Victor's, Creature's and Walton's growth all follow the same type of pattern. Also called...
Character arc.
Modern consumers have been _______ to many Gothic conventions.
Desensitized.
Suspenseful and uneasy atmosphere, scenes with high tension and stakes, and dramatic diction.
What are common literary aspects of gothic literature?
Films like Sleepy Hollow demonstrate the continuation of this Gothic element, often combining dark visuals with intense emotions and sometimes a tragic love story influenced by fate.
What are ROMANTIC ELEMENTS?
The circular ending of Frankenstein enforces this theme of Gothic literature.
Doom, despair, tragedy.
Nosferatu.
The emotional shift in a character's monologue, moving from profound sorrow to an obsessive desire for retribution fueled by a supernatural oath, is a hallmark of the Gothic genre and directly impacts the reader by evoking both empathy and unease.
What is THE TRANSITION FROM GRIEF TO VENGEANCE?
While acknowledging increased media exposure to traditional elements like vampires and ghosts, this analysis suggests that modern audiences are still deeply affected by the Gothic through its exploration of internal struggles and expertly crafted suspense, often seen in the success of a genre of horror films.
What is PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR OR SUSPENSE?
This structural choice draws the reader further into the emotions and inner conflicts of the characters.
First person narration.
A Gothic film with emphasis on tragic characters; very similar to the role of Creature in Frankenstein.
Edward Scissorhands.
“Victor uses vivid details and dramatic adjectives to describe the monster, along with tones of regret and sadness throughout his narration.”
What are the characteristics of Victor’s character voice?
As “mortal agony” crept over Victor’s Frame, It adds onto a certain element that makes readers question his ignorance.
What is MYSTERY AND FEAR?
The frame narrative in Frankenstein and the lack of chapter names creates this effect.
Narrative distance.
To counteract common audience desensitization to traditional tropes like monstrous villains, contemporary Gothic narratives often subvert expectations by focusing on this specific psychological manifestation of fear, blurring the lines between internal torment and external threat, thereby achieving a level of unease that early Gothic relied more heavily on external supernatural elements to produce.
What is INTERNALIZED HORROR?