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The Gothic and the Supernatural
A Thematic Approach to Selected Literary Works
NOTE: This presentation owes most of its ideas, content, notes and images to Prof. Shari Hodges and her course on Gothic Literature offered by the English Department, University of Mississippi; and to Franz Potter’s site on Gothic Literature: http://members.aol.com/franzpoet/intro.html
NOTE: This presentation owes most of its ideas, content, notes and images to Prof. Shari Hodges and her course on Gothic Literature offered by the English Department, University of Mississippi; and to Franz Potter’s site on Gothic Literature: http://members.aol.com/franzpoet/intro.html
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Gothic and Supernatural Motifs
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Gothic Literature Developed as a genre
in 18th century
‘The Bleeding Nun’
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Gothic Literature Developed as a genre
in 18th century Is devoted to tales of
horror, the darker, supernatural forces
English Gothic novel origin: Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto (1764)
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Gothic Literature Derives its name from
similarities to medieval Gothic architecture
Also derives name from a barbaric Germanic tribe, the Goths
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Gothic Architecture Majestic, unrestrained
architectural style Profusion of savage,
often grotesque ornamentation
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Gothic Architecture Vaulting arches
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Gothic Architecture Vaulting arches
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Gothic Architecture More vaulting arches
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Gothic Architecture Vaulting arches Spires reaching to the
heavens
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Gothic Architecture Vaulting arches Spires reaching to the
heavens
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Gothic Architecture Vaulting arches Spires reaching to the
heavens Wild carvings
depicting humanity in conflict with supernatural forces
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Gothic Architecture
Vaulting arches Spires reaching to the
heavens Wild carvings
depicting humanity in conflict with supernatural forces
Adam and Eve with the serpent
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Gothic Architecture
Wild carvings depicting humanity in conflict with supernatural forces
Saints, Notre Dame,
Paris
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Wild carvings depicting humanity in conflict with supernatural forces
Saints, Notre Dame,
Paris
Gothic Architecture
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Gothic Architecture Wild carvings
depicting humanity in conflict with supernatural forces
Gargoyles, Notre Dame,
Paris
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Gothic Architecture Wild carvings
depicting humanity in conflict with supernatural forces
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Gothic Architecture
Wild carvings depicting humanity in conflict with supernatural forces
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Gothic Literary Motifs
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The Doppelganger A second self or
alternate identity Represents opposing
forces in human nature
Suggests humans have a double nature
Dracula and Jonathan in front of the mirror
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The Faust Motif: Forbidden Knowledge or Power Hero attempts
to control supernatural powers
Ambition leads to fall
Dr. Faustus makes a deal with the Devil
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Monster/ Satanic Hero/ Fallen Man
Fallen Hero becomes a Monster
Or, confronts a monster who is his double
Like Satan, he defies the rules of God’s universe
Frankenstein’s Monster
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Demons/ Devils/ Witches/ Angels
Represent conflicting forces in the human soul
Hero may be tempted by evil spirits
Or, redeemed by good spirits
The Three Weird Sisters in Macbeth
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Magic Talismans
Symbolize supernatural forces
Or, forces in the hero’s personality
King Arthur’s Sword “Excalibur”
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Dreams / Visions
Reveal hidden truths of the unconscious mind
Dracula visits his victim as she sleeps
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Signs / Omens
Reveal intention of cosmic forces
Often represent psychological or spiritual conflict
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Graveyards / Churches / Ruins
Suggest human confrontation with infinite forces
Whitby churchyard from Dracula
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Haunted Castle or House
Reflects Hero’s Psychological character
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Multiple Narrative Series of secret
manuscripts or multiple tales
Narrative spirals inward to hidden truth
Narrator compelled to speak to captive listener
The Ancient Mariner tells his tale
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Madness
Reflects realities beyond rational comprehension
Mad characters speak truths we wish to deny
The mad man compels passers-by to listen
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Blood
Symbolizes paradox of human condition
Represents life/death, guilt/innocence
The Vampire’s Feast Thwarted
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Other Motifs
Murder Value reversals Mistaken/secret identities Dichotomies Innocence victimized by evil
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BOO!