- Gothic elements can also be seen even in earlier works that began the English novel tradition.(pg 3)
- One of the great strengths of the Gothic is its ability to articulate the voice of the other within its fancy dress disguise of stylized contestations.(pg 8)
- Gothic interest in extreme states can also be seen to correlate with widespread social anxieties and fears.(pg 6)
- Among the most striking features of the Gothic genre is the style of its architectural settings.(pg 7)
- The chapter further explained that “certain unique cultural pressures led Americans to the Gothic as an expression of their very different conditions” (pg 4).
Rashan,
Great ideas! I especially liked #3–we will talk about these fears in class for sure.
-Prof. Scanlan