Novels and Poetry
This 1818 novel by Mary Shelley is considered one of the first science-fiction stories and a cornerstone of Gothic literature.
Frankenstein
The Gothic genre emerged as part of this literary movement that emphasized emotion and imagination over reason.
Romanticism
Edward Cullen is a...
Vampire
example of a character that could be described as a "female fatal"
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True or false: character seeking forbidden knowledge is a common gothic convention
TRUE
This novel, written by Bram Stoker, introduced one of the most famous vampire characters in literature.
Dracula
This period, often associated with ghost stories and the supernatural, saw a resurgence of Gothic fiction in the late 19th century.
The Victorian era
This song by Kate Bush, inspired by a famous Gothic novel, captures the eerie longing of a ghostly romance.
What Gothic character archetype does Edward Cullen fit
The byronic Hero
Which Gothic author wrote The Tell-Tale Heart and The red masque of death
Edgar Allan Poe
What is the name of the woman in Edgar Allan Poe "the Raven"
Lenore
Built in 1163, this famous French cathedral is a prime example of Gothic architecture.
The Notre Dame
This iconic 1980s TV show had a gothic tone with a supernatural mystery, featuring a group of kids encountering dark forces in their small town.
Stranger things
What gothic archetype does the main character in GET OUT fit
Damsal in distress
Gothic netflix television series starring Jenna Ortega
Wednesday Adams
The Picture of ____ by Oscar Wilde
Dorian Gary
Which English monarch’s reign saw the height of the Gothic Revival movement in architecture and design?
This song by Kate Bush, inspired by a famous Gothic novel, captures the eerie longing of a ghostly romance.
Wuthering Heights
How is the concept of "doubles" or "doppelgangers" used in Gothic fiction?
The theme of the double or doppelganger appears in Gothic literature as a way of exploring duality, identity, and inner conflict. Characters may encounter another version of themselves or a counterpart that reflects their dark or repressed desires.
What is Galvanism
Galvanism refers to the use of electricity to stimulate muscles or induce movement in the body, particularly in dead tissue.
Author of The Mysteries of Udolpho, one of the earliest Gothic novels
Ann Radcliff
Which political and social shifts in the 19th century influenced the themes of decay, social breakdown, and the supernatural in Gothic literature?
The Industrial Revolution
This 1922 silent film, loosely based on Dracula, is one of the earliest examples of Gothic horror in cinema.
Nosferatu
What role does the theme of madness play in Gothic literature?
Madness is a frequent theme in Gothic literature, where characters may descend into insanity due to isolation, trauma, or supernatural forces. It often reflects the instability of the human mind and the collapse of rationality.
What is "the Uncanny" according to Freud
Freud describes the uncanny as something familiar yet strange, evoking a sense of discomfort or eeriness. It is something that seems out of place in a familiar setting, causing a feeling of unease or dread.