Dracula - Bram Stoker
Complete the following activities in your workbook.
Introduction to Gothoic Horror
What do you understand the word “Gothic” to mean? Explain
Ø What are the characteristics of Gothic art, architecture and literature?
What is Gothicism
Gothicism originally came out of a time of social and political upheaval. People were looking to explain their world. There was a move away from trying to explain the world in terms of reason and instead there was a move towards exploring the spiritual and emotional aspects of life, particularly the darker aspects of the human condition.
Read through "Approaching the Gothic Tradition" and highlight relevant information. Based on your reading, write a paragraph defining the “gothic” genre as well as what they consider were the main influences on the genre.
Introduction to Gothoic Horror
What do you understand the word “Gothic” to mean? Explain
Ø What are the characteristics of Gothic art, architecture and literature?
What is Gothicism
Gothicism originally came out of a time of social and political upheaval. People were looking to explain their world. There was a move away from trying to explain the world in terms of reason and instead there was a move towards exploring the spiritual and emotional aspects of life, particularly the darker aspects of the human condition.
Read through "Approaching the Gothic Tradition" and highlight relevant information. Based on your reading, write a paragraph defining the “gothic” genre as well as what they consider were the main influences on the genre.