Southern gothic, as a subgenre of the Gothic tradition that developed in 1700s England, uses themes, motifs, and settings common to that genre, but employed in ways that uniquely reflect the history, traditions, and culture of the American south. Vast, prosperous plantations are often derelict,...
Gothic Literature and Religion: Gothic literature tends to be interested in rationalism. However, sometimes gothic stories, like Mary Shelley'sFrankenstein, critique rationalism that has gone awry. Other stories, like Bram Stoker'sDracula, imagine a world that is filled with supernatural phenomena, bu...
When one walks down a dark corridor or a deserted street; dark thoughts and possibilities will come to mind, causing one to want to leave as soon as possible. Gothic literature takes those terrifying thoughts and feelings and puts them into a story, and questions the human ethics of the min...
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (Genre: literary fiction/Southern Gothic):Obligatory scene: The courtroom confrontation or trial that serves as the climax of the story.Example: Atticus Finch's defense of Tom Robinson, a black man wrongly accused of raping a white woman, in the trial ...
Rather than plagiarize, let memorable works inspire you instead, such as the way works of literature inspired these famous songs. What are the different types of plagiarism? Depending on the workplace, college, or other organization, the exact rules for what is and isn’tplagiarismmay be differ...
Open Document I have always enjoyed literature from a very young age. I was that child that you would find in a corner reading multiple books in one night instead of playing, so I was very excited to take this course and I am very glad I did. After taking this class I feel like I...
Gothic Quirky FunnyYou also want to think about the materials you’re using to create your products, as this can ultimately be a defining feature of your brand just as much as style. These choices may include:High-end luxury knits Eco-friendly options, like organic or recycled materials Affor...
"She Fell into a Gothic Dream," was comprised entirely of old songs aside from "The Beast," which saw Gaga transformed into the deceased version of herself; and Act III, "The Beautiful Nightmare that Knows Her Name," began with a performance of "Killah" featuring the ghoulish Gesaffe...
How to write a literature review… using AI flashcards! One of my biggest frustrations with uni is constantly thinking “this topic is really interesting – I wish I had time to really learn it properly”. I’m two-thirds the way through a Masters degree and I still don’t understand h...
How did the term Gothic originate?Gothic ArtThe term "Gothic" means, at least in modern times, artwork that is infused with dark and naturalistic tones and themes. The word has a long history, going back to at least the 5th century....