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The architecture and structure of the Gothic and its Furthermore, only after an understanding of Understand the dramatic settings of this type ofįiction. To understand the Gothic fiction, it is essential to Mood and the tone of the work helps in identifying a When it comes to the Gothic fiction theme, As saidĪbove a work is classified as a genre based on certainĬriteria. The historical period in which it is written. there are alsoĬategorizations based on cultural movement of ThereĪre many genres in literature like comedy, tragedy,Įpic, satire, allegory, pastoral etc. Literature based on literary technique, tone, contentĪnd sometimes even the length of a work. Gothic architecture, Modern style IntroductionĪ very intriguing part of English literature is the This paper studies how the different and sometimes contradictory forms like fiction, horror, death, suspense and even romance is established using the ambience of ruins and old structures in this type of literature. An interesting and intriguing study on the background painted in this genre reflecting the emotions of the major characters and mood of the drama is done in this paper. A detailed study of the of ambience creation using gothic structures is categorized in this paper.

Here the authors try to study the rise of the gothic fiction or gothic horror. This paper deals with the influence of Gothic architecture in literature. Journal of Industrial Pollution Control Abstract Received Date: 17 June, 2017 Accepted Date: 22 August, 2017 Joseph 1 *, Padmaragam 2 and Vemuri Lakshmi Narayana 3ġ Associate Professor and HOD, H&S, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology (AVIT), Paiyanoor,Ģ Department of English, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology (AVIT), Paiyanoor, Chennai, Indiaģ Principal, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology (AVIT), Paiyanoor, Chennai, India *Corresponding Author: Jennifer G. Romantic themes often involve the death of a man or woman in the throes of some great passion, the obsessive nature of a man or woman in love, or excessive grief one feels upon the loss of a loved one.Jennifer G. Words designed to evoke images of gloom and doom: dark, foreboding, forbidding, ghostly, etc.ĩ. Women who are frightened and confused, wandering around lost, or dying due to a slow and unexplainable ailment.Ĩ.

Supernatural events: ghosts, doors that open themselves, unexplained sounds, etc.ħ. Tales include highly charged emotional states like: terror, a feeling that one is on the brink of insanity, anger, agitation, an exaggerated feeling of some impending doom, and obsessive love.Ħ. Omens, foreshadowing, and dreams usually play a large role in the mysterious air that is created within the story.ĥ. A ghostly legend, an unexplainable occurrence, or a story about a horrible death or murder that took place at the family estate in question.Ĥ. An atmosphere of mystery and suspense that is enhanced by a plot which seeks to discover the secrets lying within the supernaturally charged environment.ģ. Settings most often include large, drafty old houses that have 'been in the family for years.' Since castles in the American landscape were practically unheard of, early Gothic fiction writers began substituting the family estate for the traditional castle.Ģ.

Characteristics of gothic literature