The Art of the Gothic · Victorian Era
Conventions of the Gothic
Identifying the recurring tropes and motifs that define the Gothic genre from the sublime to the uncanny.
Key Questions
- 1How does the setting of a Gothic novel function as a character in its own right?
- 2In what ways do Gothic writers use the supernatural to explore real human fears?
- 3How does the concept of the sublime create a sense of awe and terror in the reader?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: English - Reading: LiteratureKS3: English - Reading: Context and Genre
Year: Year 9
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of the Gothic
Period: Victorian Era
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