Elements Of Gothic Literature
ELement of Literature Cata D y Tere S
Elements Of Gothic Literature
by Catalina Paz Domínguez Toledo
1. Vocabulary
1.1. Mystery: diabolical, ghost, haunted, magic, vision.
1.2. Fear: franatic, mournfully, shrieks, despair
1.3. Surprise: amazament, shocking, wonder
1.4. Anger: enraged, furious, rage, provoked, warth
2. Atmosphere/Tone
2.1. Attitude of a place
2.1.1. Fearful
2.1.2. Mysterious
2.1.3. Depressing
2.2. Metonymy of gloom
2.2.1. Rain at a funeral
2.2.2. Wolves Howling
2.2.3. Sunrise after an horrific event
2.2.4. Clinking of chains
3. Super natural Activities
3.1. Omen or Vision
3.1.1. Event in the future
3.1.2. Deja vu
3.1.3. 666
3.1.4. Mirror Breaks
3.2. Paranormal
3.2.1. Event without reason or cause
3.2.1.1. Ghost
3.2.1.2. Object moving
3.2.1.3. Lights Flickering
4. Character
4.1. Main
4.2. Minor
4.3. In distress
4.4. Gone Mad
5. Emotion
5.1. Instense emotion (Repetition of words)
6. Setting
6.1. Time and Place
6.1.1. Old castle
6.1.2. Creepy House
6.1.3. Abandone Home