Elements of Gothic Literature

​Compare and Contrast Magical Realism and Gothic Literature

~Set in old castles or homes

~High emotions (drama)

~Unexplained supernatural events

~Terror and doom

~Dark, moody, poor weather​

​Gothic Literature

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~Set in an ordinary world

~Contains ​supernatural elements

~Contains social commentary​

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​Magical Realism

Magical Realism

• Supernatural elements

• Heroes/Villans

• Family (Bloodlines)​

Gothic Literature

​Similarities

~Modern time periods

~Ordinary, relatable world

~Nonchalant/matter of fact reactions ​

~Modern settings​

Magical Realism

~Past time periods

~Dark, dramatic, moody

~Over the top reactions

~Old castles/buildings​

Gothic Literature

​Differences

Match

Match the elements to their type of literature

• Supernatural elements

• Dark, gloomy, moody

• Modern setting

• Ordinary world

• Over the top, dramatic reactions

Both

Gothic Literature

Magical Realism

Magical Realism

Gothic Literature

• Both

• Gothic Literature

• Magical Realism

• Magical Realism

• Gothic Literature

Open Ended

Which story (The Fall of the House of Usher/House Taken Over) did you prefer? Why? Which type of literature do you prefer? Why?