The Gothic Novel and The Raven

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

Gothic

Find out what these common traits are

What: find out what these common traits are by looking them up yourself

How: in groups of 3 each member will look up one trait; describe it in their own words (2/3 sentences if possible) and share it with their group. Take notes!

The terms: the sublime; horror vs. terror; the uncanny

Time: 10 minutes

What is the sublime?

What is the uncanny?

What is horror vs. terror?

The uncanny? Horror vs Terror or The sublime? 

The uncanny valley

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The uncanny? Horror vs Terror or The sublime? 

The sublime

The sublime in literature

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The uncanny? Horror vs Terror or The sublime? 

Horror vs Terror

Horror vs Terror

What are the gothic traits in this poem? Name at least two.

What do you know about Gothic after this lesson?

The Raven also inspired pop musicians. Such as The Alan Parsons Project.