Gothic Elements

Question 1

Elements in Gothic Genre

Answer 1

• Atmosphere of mystery & suspense, abnormal/uncanny, horror, fear
• Supernatural beings or events at times (ghosts, vampires, monsters)
• High, intense emotions
• human behavior and psychological aspects (how humans have a choice to be good vs evil)

Question 2

Architecture in Gothic Genre

Answer 2

• Setting is in a castle or mansion
• low to no light, stained glass windows (origins from Gothic churches)
• dark corners
• Gargoyles ward off evil

Question 3

Gothic Genre Elements

Answer 3

• Things are not always what they seem
• untrustworthy narrator at times (in short stories such as Tell Tale Heart)