When did Gothic literature appear and develop?
It appeared in the late 18th century and developed in the 19th century.
What creates an atmosphere of fear in Gothic novels?
Darkness and death.
À quel moment et dans quels paysages les scènes gothiques se déroulent-elles souvent ?
La nuit, dans des paysages imposants comme des terres désolées et des falaises.
Quels sens l’écriture gothique sollicite-t-elle souvent ?
L’ouïe, la vue et le toucher.
What is The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole described as?
One of the first Gothic novels ever written.
What does Victor create in the Frankenstein extract?
A monster made from dead bodies.
What are the three parts of the Frankenstein extract?
Victor discovers his achievement, reacts to the monster, then regrets wasting time on the result.
Why did Catholic buildings become ruins in the 18th century?
Many Catholic symbols were demolished after King Henry the 8th created the Church of England.
How does Isabella’s fear culminate in the studied passage from The Castle of Otranto?
In the words “agony of despair.”
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1. Which features commonly help Gothic novels create an atmosphere of fear?
2. A Gothic hero is pursued by a threatening figure and confined in an isolated place; which combination of characteristics does this illustrate?
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