Suhana, Alice, & Nelson
Period 1.3
That's right, it's not just another boring PowerPoint =D
No, you don't need Gotham City
from the Dark Knight 
(Nelson's favourite movie of all time)
Good 
Afternoon!
Ms. D.C.
And class of A12...something
AKA you guys:
Scott, Sung-Chi, Daniel, Michelle, Linda, Lubbie, Jessica S., Alexandra, Olivia, Dora, Jinny, Aaron, Jessica, Kayla, Dana, Amy, Victoria, Sandy, Chang, Alice, Lilian, Emily, Tiffany, Nicolas, and Jonathan
Are you excited?
Is it a bird?
Is it a plane?
No, it's...
So what makes a novel 
No, you don't need these guys either
....or at least not yet
Let's take a closer look...
"Gothic" ?
Starting in 
first gothic novel 
in the English language
1764
Characteristics of a 
gothic novel:
Setting:
Medieval related
Most are situated in and around a castle
Use of gothic buildings and strong architecture

The foreboding castle...
dun dun dunnn...
*thunder in the background*
Buildings may be connected with past violence and contain secret passages, doors, concealed staircases etc. 
Creates a mysterious and suspenseful atmosphere
Withdrawn from time or a break from existing life 
Faraway places that seem mysterious
List of Famous 
Gothic Novels
Although you've probably never heard of some of them before... 
(1764) 
The Castle of Otranto 
Horace Walpole
(1778) 
Old English Baron
Clara Reeve
(1796) 
The Monk
Matthew Gregory Lewis
(1818) 
Frankenstein
Mary Shelly
Does this look familiar?
(1847) 
Wuthering Heights
Emily Bronte
(1847) 
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Bronte
(1860) 
Great Expectations
Charles Dickens
Expect great things from...
(1886) 
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson
Close your eyes if you must...
(1897) 
Dracula
Bram Stoker
(1909) 
Phantom of the Opera
Gaston Leroux
Stock Characters
Plot
Themes
Man
nature
evil
supernatural
science
explores the elements of the dark side of human nature
mysteries
ghosts
Gothic castles
violence
terrors
monstrosities 
secrecy
madness
hereditary curses
weather
visions 
Physical
Psychological
Motifs/Symbols

Components of horror and romance are mixed within

The majority of gothic novels follow the same plotline but with different variations:
Taking place in a gloomy atmosphere, gothic novels have a main character that is trapped in some cruel situation while dealing with aspects of identity. 
Often, the character is a woman in distress, needing to prove herself in some manner or needing to be rescued. 
There is almost always a villain  with power forcing female characters to do something unbearable 
Questioning of science and religion are brought about and the plot contains some sort of supernatural event to create an element of terror, suspense and mystery
Maniacs/madwomen

Tyrants
Villains/bandits
Femmes fatales 
>seductive women that charm their lovers into deadly situations
Byronic heroes 
>idealised character with flaws
Persecuted maidens
Vampires/werewolves/monsters
Demons/angels/fallen angels
Revenants/ghosts/Animated skeletons
Wandering Jew
 >figure from medieval Christian folklore
The Wandering Jew
† The Castle of Otranto Horace Walpole 

Intertwined ancient romance and modern literature
Parodied the Romance genre in 18th century with mystery and supernaturalism
Attempted to revive the gothic-medieval architecture

Introduced a new, different flavour
in 18th century literature 

Contained anti-Catholic feelings that conflicted with the rational Enlightenment

Meant to represent the medieval times and the darker ages of Christianity

Contrasted science and superstition

Written as a reaction to the norm                 (age of reason, order, and politics)

Went against high moral ideals and religious beliefs in the 18th century
Hogwarts is a gothic castle as well!
....um...Harry?
Gave birth to newer elements of literature that become widely known as Gothic
Mystery surrounding the creation of the “monster”

Thickened plot with supernatural flair and grotesque imagery
Expanded the use of setting to create an ominous yet sublime atmosphere
Dark castles, foreboding mansions, creaking floors, labyrinth-like passages, extinguishing candles, personified winds, foul weather

Created stereotypes and stock characters
Mad villains, virgin damsel in distress, heroic males

Exploited sentimental writing
Intentionally evoked emotions of fear and sympathy
Made readers explore their mind

Examined the darker elements of humanity and psychology of mankind
Explored the tension between what we fear and what we desire
Addressed social issues overlooked in 18th century literature

Set standard for modern mystery and horror fiction
Frankenstein as a gothic novel
One of the earlier gothic novels to be written
Mixes science with supernatural events as do many gothic novels
Mixes science with supernatural events as do many gothic novels
Includes a monster, one of the recurring types of characters in gothic novels
Set in different places all around the world
Emotions including rejection and loneliness as well as yearning for love (romance is key in many gothic novels)
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