Gothic Literature Group at eNotes

Hi Kwoo, I do have a much tighter thesis statement, but did not want to...

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:16:03 PST

Hi Kwoo, I do have a much tighter thesis statement, but did not want to put it on the internet in case the prof uses some kind of service that checks the web for plagiarism. I know his prompt for this paper, and my idea for responding to it is unique but I didn't want to take any chances of my thesis floating out there in cyberspace. Thanks for letting me know I'm on the right track - I've been working diligently on it and am almost done...

You do sound like you are on the right track with this! This sounds...

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:10:36 PST

You do sound like you are on the right track with this! This sounds like a very interesting paper, in my opinion! I believe you have chosen the right pieces to work with. I love all 3 of the ones you chose. You might want to reword your thesis statement to polish it up a bit. It is worded a bit awkwardly. You do not necessarily have to compare each piece of literature as it relates to the poem...you could discuss each without comparing...

Relating a P.B. Shelley poem to Gothic Lit

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:44:13 PST

Hi! I'm writing a paper for Gothic Lit class. We have a few texts and handouts. We must take 1 handout, relate it to 3 texts, and use our analysis to argue a thesis about Gothic Lit.

The handout I’m using is Shelley's Hymn to Intellectual Beauty. I started with Radcliffe's On The Supernatural in Poetry, but wasn't into it. I want something more interesting than finding examples of horror and terror. We get graded on...

I would say a principal element is a sense of the weight of the past:...

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 09:20:11 PST

I would say a principal element is a sense of the weight of the past: hence the heavy, dark, brooding atmosphere; and the importance of the edifice. Poe was innovative in forming a direct parallel between the edifice and the psychological state of the owner - most obviously in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'; and perhaps also, and more subtly, in 'The Cask of Amontillado'.

merc, The genre of Gothic is a loved and critically acclaimed method...

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:14:13 PST

merc, The genre of Gothic is a loved and critically acclaimed method for works of popularity. Gothic fiction tries to create terror and suspense and is usually set in isolated old houses, castles, or monasteries, populated by mysterious individuals. Typical Gothic devices include locked rooms, ancient servants, dusty chambers, and decayed mansions—all properties found in "Frankenstein", "Dracula", and short stories such as “A Rose for...

Gothic literature has some element of horror in it, something...

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:21:53 PST

Gothic literature has some element of horror in it, something terrifying, spooky, or horrific. It also often has mysterious elements, sometimes supernatural or dream-like qualities. These stories often take place in a spooky, dark, confined space like an ancient castle or empty manor house, a crypt, or a damp cellar. The themes of guilt and sin repeatedly appear in gothic literature, usually in reference to some crime committed or secrets...

If you look at the first Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto, "The...

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:17:28 PST

If you look at the first Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto, "The first gothic novel is identifiable with a precision unusual in genre study. Horace Walpole began writing The Castle of Otranto in June, 1764, finished it in August, 1764, and published it in an edition of five hundred copies on Christmas Eve, 1764." as archetype for this genre, then the following characteristics or elements define a Gothic novel. The setting is important,...

What are the main elements that make a novel gothic?

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:30:28 PST

What are the main elements that make a novel gothic?

The independence of America and the French revolution both played a...

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:15:16 PST

The independence of America and the French revolution both played a major role in creating the Gothic style of writing. England was losing in all directions, and many had felt so uncertain about their future. The worries and terrors of war gave writers some great ideas for their content. Because it was an uncertain time period, the Gothic style of writing became very popular rather quickly. It seemed to mirror what was going on...

I need infromation on the politics, ideas, and events that were...

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:50:59 PST

I need infromation on the politics, ideas, and events that were behind/contributed to gothic fiction in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Here are the sources I found. Now, there are a few more places to look...

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:34:02 PST

Here are the sources I found. Now, there are a few more places to look if these websites fail to turn up anything useful. The University of Virgina, I believe, is or was putting together a class project dealing with the Gothic Movement. From your question I assume that you interested in the American Gothic and not the English, correct? Obviously I do not know just what your thesis is or how you are planning on going about writing your paper....

I need to write a research report on the Gothic Literary...

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:53:15 PST

I need to write a research report on the Gothic Literary Movement. Are there any helpful websites or books?

Gothic literature was born from the literary movement of Romanticism in...

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:53:18 PST

Gothic literature was born from the literary movement of Romanticism in the 18th and the 19th centuries; the first gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto, was published in 1764, and was followed quickly by several others. Gothic stories and novels were written in Germany, France, England, and finally in the United States. Gothic tales represent a revolt against rationality; they cannot be enjoyed unless the reader is willing to "suspend...

What is Gothic Literature?

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:23:04 PST

What is Gothic Literature?

Asimov is another good one to teach on the topic of science's good vs....

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:23:50 PST

Asimov is another good one to teach on the topic of science's good vs. its evil. The movie "I, Robot" was based on work by Asimov, and it stirs great discussion over how much man relies upon his technology, and how much scientific technology should be allowed to control our lives.Kids often dissect the topic of "Is science good or bad, and how should it be controlled, if at all?" They really get involved in this one, as...

I love this...there are never any wrong answers in my classes as long as...

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:05:09 PST

I love this...there are never any wrong answers in my classes as long as students can back up and support their opinions. I love "The Birthmark" and Frankenstein for these reasons among other stories. Another favorite of mine is "Dr. Hiedigger's Experiment." It is our job as teachers to get kids thinking and to keep them on their toes. They must be taught how to think and debate!

Yes, it seems to be a contradiction in terms, but it is so true.

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:18:39 PST

Yes, it seems to be a contradiction in terms, but it is so true.

Ok, ok LOL!Below, I've CORRECTED the mistakes in it for you...there were...

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:16:51 PST

Ok, ok LOL!Below, I've CORRECTED the mistakes in it for you...there were only a few minor grammar/punctuation/spelling errors:Supernatural appearances and motifs, such as ghosts, specters and monsters, are embodiments of people’s deepest fears and longings. Gothic literature reflects the antagonism between reason and phantasy or one may even say it reflects the search for identity, the insecurities of the individual and therefore it fosters...

In reply to #4:Would you mind telling me what the mistakes are?...

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:11:24 PST

In reply to #4:Would you mind telling me what the mistakes are? Please:-)!!!

Thanks for that answer! You really surprised me by saying that you are...

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:07:45 PST

Thanks for that answer! You really surprised me by saying that you are not sure if the American Dream still exists. I think here in Germany we still consider the States the country the place that can take you from Rags to Riches:-). So to us the concept of the American Dream is still very present - despite all the problems we see... I really love your country and can`t wait to go there again:-)).It`s 1 a.m. in Germany, time to go to bed.It was...