Rubric Dot Points Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is an anomaly?
A
Something which uniquely defies normalcy or routine.
2
Q
What is a paradox?
A
A statement or idea that seems contradictory, but manages to exist despite this.
3
Q
What is an inconsistency?
A
Something that doesn’t “fit in”
4
Q
What is the nature of humanity?
A
Humans are not rational and truth-seeking, but pattern-seeking that try to survive at all costs.
Contributes to our condition as paradoxical and anomalous.
Example someone with PTSD hearing a loud sound and equating it to danger.
Experiences shape who we are.
5
Q
What are the elements of a gothic text?
A
- isolation and despair
- being haunted by the past
- monstrous villains
- victimisation of innocent people
6
Q
In what ways are gothic texts subverted?
A
- subversion of monstrous villain
- connection and friendship overcoming estrangement
- nature as both a threat and discomfort
