The Dark Side of Individualism :
The Dark Side of Individualism Gothic
American Gothic
Southern Gothic
Origins of the word “Goth”:
Goth originally referred to as Germanic tribe
Type of medieval architecture
Time Period :
Time Period Started at a popular genre in the late 18th century
Popular throughout the 19th century
Still exists today
First Gothic novel was The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic Story
Other examples: Dracula, Frankenstein, Interview with a Vampire
Gothic Elements :
Gothic Elements General mood of decay
Violent or dramatic action
Disturbing events
Destructive passionate loves
Grandiose, gloomy, bleak settings Element oft the supernatural
Hero/heroine is mysterious with secrets and dark histories
hero/heroine often has power and charisma
A Rose For Emilyby: William Faulkner :
A Rose For Emilyby: William Faulkner General mood of decay
Violent or dramatic action
Disturbing events
Destructive passionate loves
Grandiose, gloomy, bleak settings
The Tell Tale Heartby: Edgar Alan Poe :
The Tell Tale Heartby: Edgar Alan Poe Violent or dramatic action
Disturbing events
Grandiose, gloomy, bleak setting
Slide 7:
http://www.spike.com/video/tell-tale-heart/2828451
Tell Tale Heart Applied :
Tell Tale Heart Applied Repression