Wednesday 16 November 2016

THE GOTHIC NOVEL (G.N.)

1.Who invented the G.N.?
The gotic novel was invited almost single- handedly by Horace Walpole.

2.What was the first G.N.? 
The Castle of Otran.

3.When was it first published? 
In 1764

4.Which horror elements does the text mention? 
   Setting in a castle.
  An atmosphere of mystery and suspense.
  An ancient prophecy.
  Omens, portents, visions.
  Supernatural or otherwise inexplicable events.
  High, even overwrought emotion.
  Women in distress.
  Women threatened by a powerful, impulsive, tyrannical male.
  The metonymy of gloom and horror.

5. Include a list of 5 words for horror you want to learn.
   Omen 
   Haste
   Anger
   Shrieks
   Sorrow

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