Free Essays on Gothic Literature

  1. Gothic Analysis

    Gothic Literature Gothic literature is built on its root word “goth” which is described as a dark or evil object. In every gothic piece of literature you’ll find something to do with villains or demonic figures taking over. Many authors are known for their gothic literature such as, Edgar Allen...

  2. Gothic Genre Context

    Romanticism, the Gothic novel, and Wuthering Heights Romanticism: Romanticism refers to an artistic and intellectual movement that began in the late eighteenth century in Europe. Generally, Romanticism was a reaction against the dry rationality of the Enlightenment period, it focused on the sublimity...

  3. gothic elements in edgar allen poe

    Gothic Elements Gothic elements are used often in literature to sustain an almost horror-like feel to the plot of a story. These elements were first recorded in The Castle of Otranto, published in 1754, and assisted in the creation of many great works of literature to come. In the short gothic work...

  4. Gothic Architecture

    Gothic Architecture There are various elements that connect Gothic architecture to the Catholic Faith. During the Gothic era architects designed cathedrals using geometric shapes such as, semicircular arches and flying buttresses as the exterior of the cathedral. In addition the cathedrals are...

  5. A Rose for Emily. A Southern Gothic literature story

    for Emily A Rose for Emily represents a Southern Gothic literature story. A southern gothic story is considered to be full of suspense, surprises, and to depict life in the south. A Rose for Emily has every one of these theme of a southern gothic story. The story took place in the south. Emily was...

  6. What Constitutes Horror in Victorian Gothic

    original use of the term `Gothic' was applied to a group of novels, including Mary Shelley's `Frankenstein', written between the 1760s and 1820s. These novels usually employed some or all of the following characteristics, which seem demonstrative of the original use of the term `Gothic': An emphasis on portraying...

  7. Gothic

    IN WHAT WAY DO BOTH JANE EYRE AND WIDE SARGASSO SEA PARALLEL AND CONTRAST ONE OTHER IN PORTRAYING A GOTHIC NOVEL? Gothic novels first became popular in the late 18th century, mostly written by female novelists greatly influenced by art and architecture. They were identified as including the following...

  8. Fun Times with American Literature

    Fun Times with American Literature Over these last eight weeks in American Literature, there were many readings that I enjoyed, and there were a few that did not seem as great to me when I read them. During the first week, I enjoyed reading about the elements of Gothic fiction, but the fun part...

  9. Reflection on Literature and Community

    Reflecting on Literature and Community When people tell stories they tend to be about what they know. One thing that most people know is the environment around them. They pick up habits from their family, friends, and neighbors. They begin to talk like them using dialect and slang inherent to...

  10. The Southern Gothic Symbolism

    "A Rose for Emily" is perhaps the quintessential example of Southern-Gothic literature and an effective allegory of the relations between the north and south during Faulkner's time. The story is one of Faulkner's more accessible works and while it lacks the strange twisting of As I Lay Dying or the inventiveness...

  11. Literature

    LITERATURE 1. Comment on the use of the HEROIC IDEAL in 2 books from • different English speaking cultures • British Medieval literature – Beowulf – use of heroic ideal as depicted in the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne & Maxime Hong Kinston (dual heroic concept of the puritans with Hester...

  12. american literature

    Realism 1860-1890: faithful representation of reality in literature – verisimilitude; prose written in natural vernacular (common language) or dialects. It develops, because of: Civil War; urbanization and industrialization; immigration (Irish, German); as a reaction to Romanticism; The emerging Middle...

  13. Midle English Literature

    C HAPT ER 2 Middle English Literature: 1066–1500 Contents The new writing Handwriting and printing The impact of French Scribal practice Dialect and language change Literary consciousness New fashions: French and Latin Epic and romance Courtly literature Medieval institutions Authority Lyrics...

  14. A Brief History of English Literature, Peck & Coyle

    * Celtic tribes were pushed back. 597 Christianity introduced. * Cultural revolution * Churches and Monarchies. * Learning, arts, literature, music and architecture. 750-1050 Vikings * Norse language influences * Germanic 1066 Norman Conquest. * Battle of Hastings ...

  15. The Wedding Knell

    Hawthorn has many elements of gothic literature. From the very beginning it has an ominous feeling. There is a sense of mystery among the crowd. They are all gathered to watch the wedding but they are more intrigued by the people being wed. Another element of gothic literature is when describing the groom...

  16. Southern Identity in a Streetcar Named Desire

    personality but beyond that what embodies the Southern dimension in a literary work. In the American literature the Southern is said Gothic, and so has a Romantic heritage. What are the elements which built a Gothic fiction ? The first themes which come in mind must be the grotesque, fantastic tales dealing...

  17. The First Science-Fiction Novel

    influence on later literature as well. For example, some believe that Frankenstein may have been the first science-fiction novel. Others say it resulted in a large increase in horror stories. However, this essay is written concerning another characteristic of the novel. Gothic literature, originating in...

  18. John Wesley" the Junior Misfit

    Wesley: The Junior Misfit Southern gothic literature is defined as “storytelling in which engaging, violent, and frequently grotesque characters are often treated with colloquial humor” (Diyanni, 2007, pg. 185). Southern gothic is like traditional gothic literature in which it depends on “supernatural...

  19. Gothicism in Jane Eyre

    Jane Eyre Gothicism in literature utilizes many elements. Many believe that in order to be considered a piece of gothic literature, the work needs to be dark and dreary, but this is not the case. In fact, gothicism is composed of both terror and romance. In Jane Eyre, gothic characteristics are portrayed...

  20. Shelly's Frankenstein

    How does the passage provided from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein reflect concerns of the Romantic era and features of gothic literature? The passage is a descriptive piece that focuses on a sublime all-encompassing environment. It illustrates how the Romantic authors believed that the only authentic...

  21. Beliefs, Family Up Bringings and Spiritual Behaviors

    F. O’Connor stories are bases on the southern gothic tradition. “The southern gothic movement in literature brings the atmosphere and sensibilities of the gothic, a genre organization in the late century England to the American South. As early gothic writer used the genre in part to writers criticized...

  22. A Rose for Emily

    Gothic Literature o “Critic Frank A. Littler, in an essay published in Notes on Mississippi Writers regarding the chronology of the story, writes that ‘‘A Rose for Emily’’ has been read variously as ‘‘… a Gothic horror tale, a study in abnormal psychology, an allegory of the relations between North...

  23. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Are Truley Products of Their Own Time

    Jekyll and Mr. Hyde coincided with aspects of Gothic literature that greatly appealed to the Victorian era. Following the romantic period, sensational and gothic literature came to a pinnacle as works of Canon Doyle and Poe became popular. Gothic literature often played upon the emotions and fears of...

  24. Biography for Washington Irving

    Research Paper Rough Draft Washington Irving is widely considered the father of the American Gothic Genre as characterized through his short story collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent and Tales of a Traveler specifically the stories, “The Devil and Tom Walker,” Rip Van Winkle,” and...

  25. Good Versus Evil

    as being “a good man”. Gothic writing relies on the tone and setting to give an overall dark mood to the story. Images of the grotesque and the idea of irony are prevalent throughout all Gothic writing. In “A Good Man is Hard to Find,” O’Connor uses the key elements of Gothic style, and places them in...

  26. Oneness and the One

    How is Jane Eyre GOTHIC? In my opinion it is not! It is a love story but not necessarily a romance, rather a study of the psychology of love of early Victorian sensibility. A journey in discovery of the multifaceted characteristics of love , starting from that of a young girl and ending with that of...

  27. snakes, description, comparison

    order to chisel the perfect piece of gothic literature, simultaneously luring the reader in to a world carved by madness and drowned in an eerie atmosphere. Portraying one as insane is a powerful gothic literary device that has been used throughout the era of the gothic, notably in Matthew Lewis' “The Monk”...

  28. Showing Irony and Mood

    by using different gothic elements to describe how each story is arabesque and grotesque. In The Masque of the Red Death, Poe uses gothic horror by evoking a dark and eerie mood and focusing on blood and death (Matthews1). Poe uses strange and terrifying events to show how gothic horror relates to the...

  29. the horror Genre

    realm of literature, film and computer games and outlines its appearance in other fields of culture and art. It characterises the readers and viewers of horror works and their motives for seeking the genre. The thesis wants to introduce the genre, its representants in Slovak and Czech literature. Key...

  30. HUM 266 UOP Course Tutorial/ShopTutorial

    in which you discuss the following questions: Briefly describe your exposure to different types of art forms, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, theatre, cinema, and dance. Which of the different forms of art from the list above are most interesting or valuable to you? Explain why and provide...

  31. An Analysis of the Horror in Frankenstein

    Title: an Analysis of the Horror in Frankenstein Course: Introduction to English Literature II Student Name: Sandra Wu Student ID Number: 0831100066 Instructor: Dr. Jeff MATHER The Date of Submission: 2010-11-4 ...

  32. HUM 205 UOP Course Tutorial / uophelp

    death, love, loss, pleasure, pain, hope, frustration, elation, despair, values, and beliefs. Your chosen work must be from visual arts, architecture, literature, or music. Describe the artwork you selected and answer the following questions in 350 to 700 words: To what human experience does the work relate...

  33. A Psychological View of Edgar Allan Poe

    Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49). Although he sees himself as primarily a poet. His Gothic tales of the grotesque and dark side of life appear to be the subject of immense critical investigation ; some critics praise his works while others do not perceive him as a serious writer. However the critics divide...

  34. Clip Analysis of Edward Scissorhands

    the clip. Focus will be made on Gothic Fiction, the Fairytale and German Expressionism. The clip begins with a lady driving towards a hill rising out of the middle of a suburban landscape. The lady ventures up the hill to a house. At the top is a dilapidated, Gothic mansion and a secluded inner garden...

  35. The Raven 3

    Poe is the most recognized artist in the literature world. This man has brought the meaning of “gothic”. He has written so many poetry in his life time. But, the story that im going to talk about is “The Raven” and “The Simpsons Version” of the raven. In “The Simpsons” version is more accessible than...

  36. English as a World Language

    kdhgiogjkldngkøa Thank you M'am - short story by Langston Hughes You need to be able to concentrate on the following if you are going to write about literature: • Give a summary of the plot • Describe the setting • Describe the two main characters • What are the main themes? What do you think the author...

  37. HUM 266 UOP/Uophelp

    that fully exemplifies each artistic period listed. Your selected work of art may come from architecture, painting or sculpture, theater, music, or literature. Include the full name or title of the work, the name of its creator (where known), and the year of its creation. ************************...

  38. literary criticism

    LITERARY CRITICISM Literary criticism is the study, evaluation, and interpretation of literature. Modern literary criticism is often informed by literary theory, which is the philosophical discussion of its methods and goals. Though the two activities are closely related, literary critics are not...

  39. HUM 266 UOP COURSE/SHOPTUTORIAL

    in which you discuss the following questions: Briefly describe your exposure to different types of art forms, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, theatre, cinema, and dance. Which of the different forms of art from the list above are most interesting or valuable to you? Explain why and provide...

  40. renaissance

    renaissance A renewed interest in classical art and literature in the 14th century led to the greatest European cultural movement and great innovations within the fields of science, art and literature. The Renaissance art finds its roots mostly in Classical Greek and Roman art. Early renaissance art...

  41. The Extent To Which Frankenstein Is A Moral Tale

    FRANKENSTEIN IS TYPICALLY GOTHIC NOT ONLY IN ITS VIOLENCE AND THE RADICAL CHALLENGES TO SOCIAL ORDER IT PRESENTS, BUT ALSO IN IT BEING AN EXTREMELY MORAL TALE? Mary Shelley’s 1931 edition of her gothic novel Frankenstein is often regarded as a transgressive text within Gothic fiction, however many traditionally...

  42. Who Is the Real Monster?

    novel. Some literacy terms I felt related to the novel are allusion, setting, and conflict. Even though the novel Frankenstein is considered to be a Gothic novel, it can also be a romantic loving novel. There were many allusions associated within the novel. I am going to unexplored ‘regions, to “the...

  43. HUM 266 UOP Course/Shoptutorial

    in which you discuss the following questions: Briefly describe your exposure to different types of art forms, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, theatre, cinema, and dance. Which of the different forms of art from the list above are most interesting or valuable to you? Explain why and provide...

  44. HUM 266 UOP Course Tutorial/ShopTutorial

    in which you discuss the following questions: Briefly describe your exposure to different types of art forms, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, theatre, cinema, and dance. Which of the different forms of art from the list above are most interesting or valuable to you? Explain why and provide...

  45. Enlightenment and Romantic Period

    what we deem to be some of the more significant and influential aspects of these eras in the categories of Art, Philosophy, Architecture, Music, and Literature: The Age of the Enlightenment Art To feed the booming market in the West, Africans were frequently kidnapped by unscrupulous natives who sold...

  46. First Impressisons ( a Look Into the Charactersof Jekyll Andhyde)

    find the characters that are looking for a victims to believe in their morally and intentionally deceptive, false nature. This is a piece of Gothic Literature and we should expect it to be immorally bound in some way. The prudent have secret lives that would show themselves differently if exposed...

  47. HUM 266 UOP Course Tutorial / uophelp

    which you discuss the following questions: Briefly describe your exposure to different types of art forms, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, theatre, cinema, and dance. Which of the different forms of art from the list above are most interesting or valuable to you? Explain why and provide...

  48. The Gothic Horror

    The gothic horror embodies an appreciation of the joys for extreme emotion. It plays on peoples emotions using atmosphere, the ruins of remote, ancient castles. The medevil castles were usually associated with a dark and terrifying period, a place in which torture was enflicted and a place were mysterious...

  49. A rose for Emily

    eccentric, isolationist actions as the town remains unaware. For the book, this character persona plays into the omniscient theme and pertains the gothic feel of Faulkner’s writing style. Homer Barron, plays in the exact opposite spectrum of Emily. Faulkner gives him the representation of modernization...

  50. Please

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  51. Gothic Aesthetic

    The Gothic style of architecture is one of the greatest achievements of the medieval spirit. By the 12th century, architects had made dramatic changes to the Romanesque style. In this essay, begin by briefly explaining the three architectural innovations that made the Gothic style of architecture possible...

  52. The Byronic Hero: Not a Misnomer

    Written between what is known as the Romantic Period and the Gothic Period during the early nineteenth century, Byron’s heroes contain aspects of the old-fashioned eighteenth century models, which represent an important tradition in the literature of the time. However, it would not be a foregone conclusion...

  53. HUM 266 UOP Tutorial / uophelp

    which you discuss the following questions: Briefly describe your exposure to different types of art forms, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, theatre, cinema, and dance. Which of the different forms of art from the list above are most interesting or valuable to you? Explain why and provide...

  54. William Blake

    William Blake In British literature many authors and painters are outstanding. Each one in his/her own way and form is still influential to this day. A London man with a supremacy of imagination went beyond the norm and was able to become both and more. William Blake, an 18th century artist...

  55. Romanesque vs Gothic

    this age, both the Romanesque and the Gothic churches were enormous in size. They were huge in a couple of different aspects, including total area, appearance, and height. The Gothic church especially emphasized the height characteristic of their churches. Gothic churches had impressively tall towers...

  56. HUM 266 UOP Courses/Uophelp

    which you discuss the following questions: Briefly describe your exposure to different types of art forms, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, theatre, cinema, and dance. Which of the different forms of art from the list above are most interesting or valuable to you? Explain why and provide...

  57. HUM 266 UOP COURSE TUTORIAL/ UOPHELP

    which you discuss the following questions: Briefly describe your exposure to different types of art forms, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, theatre, cinema, and dance. Which of the different forms of art from the list above are most interesting or valuable to you? Explain why and provide...

  58. Analysis of Realism in Great Expectations

    narrative can retrospectively discover a pattern of development in the young man from within. It is a moral focus, perhaps a little typical of Victorian literature and as the novel proceeds, the adult voice plays an increasingly important part. Phillip Pirrip, is the boy’s name but as an infant he can only say...

  59. A Rose for Emily

    William Faulkner's most famous, most popular, and most anthologized short story, "A Rose for Emily" evokes the terms Southern gothic and grotesque, two types of literature in which the general tone is one of gloom, terror, and understated violence. The story is Faulkner's best example of these forms...

  60. Structures of Romanesque and gothic style

    Structures of Romanesque and gothic style Identify one (1) existing structure (the closer to your home the better) that is Romanesque or Gothic, and explain the features that support your identification. The distinctive feature of the Gothic cathedral was it large stained glass windows. Earlier the...