![]() Characters of oppressed and ostracized women are generally portrayed in this genre of literature. The story of these damsels revolve around sufferings, loneliness, etc. Common themes in American Gothic literature include Puritanical ideals and the effects of its strict moral code on individuals and society expansion of the. short story that features a woman essentially going in insane. mental illness that is depicted in 'The Yellow Wallpaper,' a. downs and guilt induced visions and hallucinations. Many characters in stories are plagued by nervous break. Sufferings of women form an important part of Gothic novels. Insanity is another widely used theme in Gothic literature. Inclusion of these elements make the Gothic novels interesting to read. Examples of such events include inanimate objects coming to life, giants walking, etc. Such events are planted in the story to make them dramatic. ![]() The use of supernatural events is quite common in Gothic novels. The descriptions of ruins of castles in Gothic literature also give an idea about the process of decay. This process is reflected in the behavior or characters. The stories of Gothic novels revolve around a country or royal family that is in the process of decline. The ancient curses included in these stories also make life miserable for the characters in Gothic novels. A tragic event is preceded by unlucky omens. Visions, portents and omens are the concepts quite commonly used in Gothic novels. Objects or paraphernalia which help create the Gothic atmosphere are the burial vaults, suits of armor, flickering candles, portraits, evil potions, etc. A typical Gothic atmosphere is created with the help of this element. Something that is beyond our understanding leads to the development of mystery. It is the soul of Gothic literature and governs the entire process of storytelling. ![]() The different Gothic literature elements are dealt with, in this article. There are many aspects of Gothic literature other than terror. Human beings have a strange fascination with terror and the Gothic novels provide them (readers) with an opportunity to experience that terror, that thrill passively. Mystery and terror depicted in these novels were the factors capable of attracting attention of people and in making this form of literature popular in those times. For example, the castle was a common feature in most of the Gothic novels. The word, Gothic became associated with this literature because of the similar settings used in the novels. ![]() The dark period of medieval times was portrayed in this literature. The Gothic form of literature was the product of socio-political conditions that prevailed in medieval Europe. His novel, The Castle of Otranto (1764) had all the ingredients that are found in Gothic novels. Horace Walpole is the novelist credited with the invention of Gothic genre. ![]()
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