Identifying features of the Gothic genre in the plot of ‘Frankenstein’
I can identify features of the Gothic genre in the plot of 'Frankenstein' in 'Frankenstein'.
Identifying features of the Gothic genre in the plot of ‘Frankenstein’
I can identify features of the Gothic genre in the plot of 'Frankenstein' in 'Frankenstein'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Gothic literature is literature that evokes feelings of mystery, fear and terror.
- The horrifying events narrated in Gothic texts are often metaphors for characters' psychological struggles.
- Gothic atmospheres are often tense, created by a fear of the unknown.
- The supernatural is also an important element of Gothic literature.
- Frankenstein tells the story of a scientist who pushes knowledge to its limit by creating a creature out of human parts.
Keywords
Gothic literature - literature that evokes feelings of mystery, fear and terror
Convention - a recognised way of doing things - a standard expectation of something
Supernatural - something that cannot be explained by the laws of science or nature
Unsettled - unnerved or uneasy - anxious
Isolated - alone - removed from others
Common misconception
Students think that Frankenstein is the name of the creature.
Frankenstein is the name of the scientist who created the hideous creature that students are often familiar with.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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