Romanticism
Gothic Tropes Setting Dark Threatening Haunted Decrepit
Gothic Tropes Characters Hero versus Villain (good versus evil) Obscure man becomes hero Girl in trouble (damsel in distress) Hero saves girl
Gothic Tropes Specter Ugly Scary Supernatural or natural Powerful Seemingly unstoppable
Gothic Tropes Theme(s) Reveals the secret sins and hidden desires of individuals and society Reveals factors/situations that might cause the destabilization of society, or the breakdown of the status quo Examples: Greed, lust, revenge