Literary Landscapes · Narrative Reading

The Gothic Tradition and Atmosphere

Examining how authors use setting to mirror the psychological states of their characters.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the physical environment serve as a manifestation of a character's internal trauma?
  2. 2In what ways does the use of pathetic fallacy heighten the tension of a narrative?
  3. 3How do authors use architectural imagery to represent social or moral decay?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ELA11LT01AC9ELA11LT02
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: Literary Landscapes
Period: Narrative Reading

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