Elements of
Gothic Literature
Gothic Literature
Describe a setting that might be considered a CASTLE.
*answers might include:
-large, old houses
-abandoned buildings
-electricity does not work
-secret passages, trapdoors, etc.
Most stories written by Poe are _________
dark, depressing, creepy, sad, involving death, ghostly, mysterious
The main character in "The Landlady," Billy Weaver, is visiting Bath, England for what reason?
Work
What is the name of the narrative poem from this unit?
"Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe
Give an example of a HERO-VILLAIN from the unit so far.
Answers might include:
-Angels in "Annabel Lee"
-Montresor in "Cask"
-Little Boy in "Click Clack"
-Old Woman in "The Landlady"
-Narrator in "TTH"
In "Annabel Lee," who does the narrator accuse of killing the young girl and why?
Angels because they are jealous
In "Click Clack the Rattlebag," what does the Little Boy say Click Clacks look like?
"They look like what you aren't expecting. What you're not paying attention to."
__________ is when the author gives us clues about what will happen later in the story.
foreshadowing
True or False: WILD NATURE can only be considered an element in a story if it takes place deep in the woods.
False. WILD NATURE could just be a secluded location away from people (a house on the edge of town, a cemetery at night, etc.).
In "The Cask of Amontillado," why does Montresor want revenge against Fortunato?
Fortunato insulted him
What does Billy Weaver see through the window in "The Landlady" that he initially thinks is a good sign in a place to stay?
The parrot in one corner and a dog curled up by the fireplace.
Describing the setting as cold, dark, foggy, and quiet can influence the reader's __________, by making them feel scared.
mood
Name an example of SUPERNATURAL in this unit
*teachers will judge answers*
In "The Tell-Tale Heart," what does the narrator continue to convince the reader of throughout the entire story?
That they are not insane.
In "Click Clack the Rattlebag," where is the girlfriend supposedly gone off to?
To pick up dinner with her friend.
A story told from the perspective of a young child is an example of a(n) ___________ narrator, because we have to question if they are mature enough to know what is really happening.
unreliable
Name an example of DOUBLES that we have seen in this unit.
*teachers will judge answers*
Edgar Allan Poe's mother and wife both died as young women from this disease, common during their time (1800s).
Tuberculosis (TB)
What does the tea in "The Landlady" taste faintly of?
*poison does not count*
Bitter almonds
*teachers will judge answers*
-nails are red
-wind is cold and sharp like a blade
-hard and cold skin on dog
-other answers may be accepted