Gothic Crossword

1. A genre focused on the investigation and resolution of puzzling events or crimes.
5. Characters in Gothic literature are often depicted as suffering from inner turmoil or anguish.
9. Suggesting or threatening evil or harm, often used to describe the ominous or malevolent elements in Gothic fiction.
11. A theme that has elements of mystery horror gloom
13. The process of dramatic change or metamorphosis, a common theme in Gothic literature often symbolizing psychological or physical evolution
15. Characteristics of the bizarre, distorted, or macabre, often used to evoke feelings of unease or horror.
18. A genre characterised by intense excitement, suspense, and anticipation, often featuring danger or perilous situations.
20. Holding one's attention or interest firmly, often used to describe the captivating nature of a story or its suspenseful elements.
21. Beyond the laws of nature or normal human experience, frequently featured in Gothic fiction to create an atmosphere of mystery and dread

2. Believing in supernatural causality, often leading to irrational behaviours or fears
3. A figure of speech where one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated (e.g., using "crown" to represent royalty).
4. a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something
6. The central female character in a story, often depicted as courageous or resourceful, yet vulnerable.
7. Evoking a sensation of coldness or fear, often used to describe the atmosphere or tone of Gothic works.
8. Extremely unpleasant or morally reprehensible, often used to describe characters or actions in Gothic fiction.
10. A character that is dark and gloomy
12. Established norms or traditions within a particular literary genre, often guiding themes, character types, and plot structures.
14. Intensely distressed or tormented, a common emotional state depicted in Gothic narratives. distressed or tormented, a common emotional state depicted in Gothic narratives.
16. A figure of speech that employs understatement by negating the opposite (e.g., "not bad" meaning "good").
17. The main character or leading figure in a narrative, typically the one with whom the audience identifies or sympathises.
19. term used to describe something awe-inspiring, often with a sense of grandeur or beauty tinged with darkness or terror.