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

  1. 1What defines a monster in 19th century literature versus contemporary society?
  2. 2How is the concept of the 'double' used to explore fractured identities?
  3. 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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