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The Gothic Genre A Brief Overview

Gothic Literature Developed as a genre in 18th century Is devoted to tales of horror, the darker, supernatural forces English Gothic novel origin: Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto (1764)

Derives its name from similarities to medieval Gothic architecture Also derives name from a barbaric Germanic tribe, the Goths

Gothic Literary Motifs

The Doppelganger A second self or alternate identity Represents opposing forces in human nature Suggests humans have a double nature

The Faust Motif: Forbidden Knowledge or Power Hero attempts to control supernatural powers Ambition leads to fall

Monster/ Satanic Hero/ Fallen Man Fallen Hero becomes a Monster Or, confronts a monster who is his double Like Satan, he defies the rules of God’s universe

Demons/ Devils/ Witches/ Angels Represent conflicting forces in the human soul Hero may be tempted by evil spirits Or, redeemed by good spirits

Magic Talismans Symbolize supernatural forces Or, forces in the hero’s personality

Dreams / Visions Reveal hidden truths of the unconscious mind

Signs / Omens Reveal intention of cosmic forces Often represent psychological or spiritual conflict

Graveyards / Churches / Ruins Suggest human confrontation with infinite forces

Haunted Castle or House Reflects Hero’s Psychological character

Multiple Narrative Series of secret manuscripts or multiple tales Narrative spirals inward to hidden truth Narrator compelled to speak to captive listener

Madness Reflects realities beyond rational comprehension Mad characters speak truths we wish to deny

Blood Symbolizes paradox of human condition Represents life/death, guilt/innocence

Other Motifs Murder Incest and sexual perversion Value reversals Mistaken/secret identities Dichotomies Innocence victimized by evil