Y8 Gothic Conventions

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  1. 3. An imitation of something using exaggeration for a comedic effect.
  2. 5. Often portrayed as scary, due to this character being inhumane. This creates sense of the uncanny, as whether or not this type of character is real or not is a controversy.
  3. 6. When two different ideas are presented alongside each other, emphasising the contrast. An example of this is in Frankenstein, where Shelley presents this contrast between science and religion.
  4. 7. This gothic item is perceived as a harbinger of evil, and often present both a reflection and refraction of the inner self of the protagonist.
  5. 9. This setting is used, as darkness allows things to be hidden, which creates the theme of mystery. As well as this, many supernatural figures are also associated with this theme, such as the werewolf.
  6. 11. Often used in gothic literature as this feeling is recognised in the human body, so readers will be familiar with this. It can also threaten the characters as well as the reader using empathy.
  7. 13. Can be seen as gothic, due to its heavy emotional impact on loved ones, as well as the idea of being no longer conscious.
  8. 14. When a novel has a deeper meaning beyond the simple events in the story. This allows the reader to question the events of the book. An example of this is in Dracula, where it uses symbols to communicate themes and images, presenting the dramatic conflict between good and evil.
  9. 15. This links to the dead, and allows characters to reflect on their existence (not conscious but the gravestone is a reminder)
  10. 17. Gothic novels tend to create a feeling of ___________ by making both the character(s) and the reader question what they believe and what is real.
  11. 18. This setting can either be abandoned or occupied, though is often ruined in literature to create a suspenseful atmosphere. This setting is often linked to the aristocrat.
  12. 19. A gothic convention linked to night time and the supernatural werewolf. It is a popular source of light in this form of literature as settings are usually dark.
Down
  1. 1. If the trees are dense, it would be harder for a character to find a path through this setting, hence the idea of uncertainty being created.
  2. 2. This motif puts characters in a mysterious setting.
  3. 4. An isolated character of great development who is often mysterious and misunderstood or evil and dangerous. The use of this character is due to the creation of an enigma in the story. Examples of this character include Count Dracula from the well-known novel ‘Dracula’.
  4. 8. This character is innocent, and is therefore unaware of their gothic surroundings. This allows the reader to empathise with them. They are often portrayed as a child in gothic literature.
  5. 10. This type of setting may be used, as it would then be harder to escape when supernatural events occur, as vey few would have known about this place.
  6. 11. Some gothic stories are about the exploitation of _____, and what happens when people without it try to rebel. This creates the dystopian idea of authority as well as the idea of hopelessness.
  7. 12. Gothic stories often explore the consequences of change, such as different tenses. This is seen in The Woman In Black, where Arthur changes the perspective from the day of the Christmas party to the time of the main events.
  8. 16. A main character that has committed some immoral actions in a story. This is gothic, as the reader is unsure about whether or not this character is good.