Elements of a Gothic Novel (Blank)

Elements of the Gothic Novel

Gothic elements include the following:

1. Setting

2. An atmosphere of mystery and suspense.
3. An ancient prophecy
4. Omens, portents, visions.
5. Supernatural or otherwise inexplicable events.
6. High, even overwrought emotion.
7. Women in distress.
8. Women threatened by a powerful, impulsive, tyrannical male.
9. The metonymy of gloom and horror.

Elements of Romance

In addition to the standard gothic machinery above, many gothic novels contain elements of romance as well. Elements of romance include these:

1. Powerful love.
2. Uncertainty of reciprocation.
3. Unreturned love.
4. Tension between true love and father's control,
5. Lovers parted.
6. Illicit love or lust threatens the virtuous one.
7. Rival lovers or multiple suitors.