Nineteenth Century Gothic · Spring Term 1
The Monstrous and the Marginalised
Exploring characters that represent the 'other' and what they reveal about societal fears of the time.
Key Questions
- 1What defines a monster in 19th century literature versus contemporary society?
- 2How is the concept of the 'double' used to explore fractured identities?
- 3In what ways do Gothic villains reflect Victorian fears of scientific progress?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: English Literature - 19th Century ProseGCSE: English Literature - Themes and Context
Year: Year 10
Subject: English
Unit: Nineteenth Century Gothic
Period: Spring Term 1
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