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Which of the following are elements of a gothic novel? (Select all that apply)
What is the meaning of 'setting in a castle'?
The action takes place in or around an old castle, sometimes abandoned, sometimes occupied.
What is the meaning of 'an atmosphere of history and suspense'?
The work is pervaded by a threatening feeling, a fear enhanced by the unknown.
What is the meaning of 'an ancient prophecy'?
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What is meant by 'omens, portents, and visions'?
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What is meant by 'supernatural or otherwise inexplicable events'?
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What is meant by 'high, even overwrought emotion'?
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What is meant by 'women in distress'?
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What is meant by 'women threatened by a powerful, impulsive, tyrannical male'?
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What is meant by the 'metonymy of gloom and horror'?
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Which of the following are elements of romance? (Select all that apply)
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What is powerful love?
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What is uncertainty of reciprocation?
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What is unreturned love?
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What is tension between true love and father's control?
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What is 'lovers parted'?
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What is 'illicit love or lust threatens the virtuous one'?
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What is 'rival lovers or multiple suitors'?
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Study Notes
Elements of a Gothic Novel
- Setting typically involves an old or abandoned castle, creating an isolated and eerie atmosphere.
- An atmosphere rich in history and suspense, underlined by an overwhelming sense of threat and the unknown.
- Ancient prophecies tied to characters or settings, often vague and mysterious, suggesting looming destinies.
- Presence of omens, portents, and visions that foreshadow events or create unease in characters.
- Supernatural occurrences or inexplicable events adding an element of the fantastic, heightening drama.
- Characters experience high, often exaggerated emotions such as terror, sorrow, surprise, or anger.
- Female protagonists often portrayed in distress, manifesting through fainting, crying, or overwhelming fear.
- Female characters face threats from powerful, impulsive, and tyrannical male figures, contributing to the tension.
- The use of metonymy to invoke gloom and horror, where one thing represents something darker and more foreboding.
- The vocabulary of the gothic to create mood and imagery, often poetic and dark in nature.
Elements of Romance in Gothic Literature
- Powerful love that evokes intense emotions, leading characters to drastic commitments, often experienced for the first time.
- Uncertainty surrounding the beloved's feelings creates tension; the lover grapples with doubts about reciprocation.
- Unreturned love is portrayed as a source of anguish, though it may be resolved later in the narrative.
- Conflict arises from tension between true love and the father's authority, creating familial obstacles to romance.
- Lovers may be separated by external challenges or circumstances, heightening the emotional stakes.
- Illicit love poses danger for virtuous characters, with evil figures often pursuing the female protagonist’s affection.
- Rival lovers or multiple suitors introduce competition and complication to romantic relationships, amplifying conflict.
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Test your knowledge on the key elements that define a gothic novel. This quiz covers various aspects such as settings, emotions, and supernatural events typical of the genre. Perfect for literature enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of gothic literature.