Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAQ-uBEy2iAvideoConcepts covered:Gothic fiction, sublime, forbidden knowledge, Horace Walpole, Bram Stoker
The lecture explores the evolution and enduring influence of Gothic fiction, tracing its origins from Horace Walpole's 'The Castle of Otranto' in the 1760s to its resurgence in the late 19th century with works like Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. It delves into key Gothic themes such as the sublime, forbidden knowledge, and the blurring of boundaries between life and death, highlighting the genre's role in challenging societal norms and exploring psychological fears.
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The Gothic A Lecture
Concepts covered:Gothic fiction, sublime, forbidden knowledge, Horace Walpole, Bram Stoker
The lecture explores the evolution and enduring influence of Gothic fiction, tracing its origins from Horace Walpole's 'The Castle of Otranto' in the 1760s to its resurgence in the late 19th century with works like Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. It delves into key Gothic themes such as the sublime, forbidden knowledge, and the blurring of boundaries between life and death, highlighting the genre's role in challenging societal norms and exploring psychological fears.
Question 1
Gothic fiction often explores themes of forbidden knowledge.
Question 2
How does Gothic fiction explore human psychology?
Question 3
The concept of the sublime in Gothic is linked to _____ landscapes.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: A filmmaker is adapting 'Dracula' for a modern audience.
What should the filmmaker emphasize?
Question 5
CASE STUDY: A literature class is analyzing the role of women in Gothic fiction.
Select three correct aspects of women's roles.
Question 6
The sublime in Gothic relates to nature's overwhelming power.
Question 7
What is a key theme in Gothic fiction?
Question 8
In Gothic novels, castles often symbolize _____ and claustrophobia.
Question 9
CASE STUDY: A film director wants to create a modern Gothic film.
What should the director focus on?
Question 10
Early Gothic fiction predominantly empowered female characters.
Question 11
What role do settings play in Gothic novels?
Question 12
The Gothic hero-villain is often inspired by the real figure _____ Byron.
Question 13
Vampirism in Gothic fiction symbolizes loss of control.
Question 14
How is the sublime depicted in Gothic literature?
Question 15
The first wave of Gothic fiction ended with the novel _____ by CR Massey.
Question 16
Gothic novels typically feature clear-cut good and evil characters.
Question 17
What is a common motif in Gothic narratives?
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