British Gothic Literature

The mood of Gothic literature is almost always

• supernatural

• gloomy

• isolation

• fear

In Gothic novels, the conflict is often....

• person vs. technology
• person vs. society
• person vs. supernatural

What is almost always true about the setting of novels in Gothic Literature?

• Takes place in the wild west
• Revolves around a castle or mansion
• Full of joy and happiness
• Straight forward with no hidden messages

Which of the following is NOT a typical Gothic setting?

• Church

• Castle

• Wild remote place

• Shopping centre

Fill in the blank: The author uses _______ to suggest what may happen next in the story.

• Forward showing

• Foreshadowing

• Similes

• Cats

All of these are characteristics of Gothic architecture EXCEPT

• Gargoyles

• Stained Glass Windows

• Low Ceilings

• Ornate Structures

What is an omen?

• A horrifying dream
• A sign that something bad might happen
• Foreshadowing
• All of the above

Narration in Gothic Literature is usually highly emotional with lots of twists and turns. 

• True
• False

Who typically plays the critical (lead) role in Gothic novels? PICK TWO!

• Deranged Men

• Weak Women

• Children

• Supernatural "Characters"

Which author is infamous for using an unreliable narrator? 

• Edgar Allan Poe
• Mary Shelly 
• J.K. Rowling
• Stephen King