1. Some strict interpreters of the Gothic genre would agree with Maurice that the true period of Gothic and its religion, cultural, aesthetic and political background began from 1764 to 1824, the period of the first Gothic revival and the culture of Georgian England. (Pg. 4)

2. Some of the extremes and taboos that Gothic explores are religious profanities, demonisim, occultism, necromancy and incest. (Pg.5)

3. Gothic interest in extreme states and actions can also be seen to correlate with widespread social anxieties and fears. (Pg.6.)

4. Among the most striking features of Gothic genre is the style of its architectural settings. (Pg.7.)

5. In Gothic the terror of what might happen or what might be happening is largely foregrounded over the visceral horror. (Pg.8)