Dark Romantics Show the dark side of human nature

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Dark Romantics Show the dark side of human nature Did not believe in the innate goodness of people Explored the human capacity for evil Probed the inner life of characters Explored characters’ motivations Agreed with romantic emphasis on emotion, nature, and the individual

Dark Romanticism (Gothic Tale) Characteristics: Grotesque characters Ghosts, zombies, or mysterious beings Bizarre situations Abnormal psychological conditions Premature burials Suspenseful situations Violent events Torture, murder