Gothic Knowledge Organiser PT 1

Gothic Knowledge Organiser PT 1

1. Themes

   • Oppressed and Oppressor
     • Men were the oppressors. They were tyrannical and controlling. Woman were oppressed. They were submissive and controlled by men
   • Supernatural
     • A force beyond scientific reasoning
   • Love
     • Many Gothic novels have an element of romance. They become broken and are filled with cruelty and sadness
   • Isolation
     • Characters are isolated to create an element of fear
   • Imprisonment
     • Linked with a submissive female who would be trapped against her will

2. Gothic Characters

   • Submissive Female
     • Women are often portrayed as weak helpless and innocent they could be persecuted by males. Also they may be forced to marry
   • Tyrannical Males
     • Often portrayed as powerful use their strength to manipulate
   • Persecuted Heroins
     • Woman who are courageous and are often persecuted
   • Ambitious Scientists
     • Scientists in Gothic reflect Victorians societys fascination with science
   • Supernatural Characters
     • Someone who has powers beyond scientific explanation