the gothic + the supernatural
Cards (21)
- What is the primary aim of gothic writing?
- What types of topics does gothic literature usually deal with?
- How is something described as supernatural?
- What should you consider when writing about the theme of the supernatural in Hyde?
- What type of creatures are often included in gothic literature?
- How does Stevenson make Hyde's character terrifying?
- What does grounding Hyde's character in humanity suggest to the reader?
- What term is used to describe Hyde as “troglodytic”?
- What might Stevenson suggest by describing Hyde as a troglodyte?
- How do Hyde's acts of violence defy explanation?
- What does the verb “trampled” connote about Hyde's aggression?
- What does the adverb “calmly” emphasize about Hyde's actions?
- What metaphor is used to describe Mr. Hyde as the bringer of death?
- How does Stevenson reinforce the potency of “abject terror and despair”?
- What literary device is often used in gothic literature to emphasize the supernatural aspect?
- How does pathetic fallacy contribute to the atmosphere in gothic literature?
- What does the phrase “The fog still slept on the wing about the drowned city” illustrate?
- What atmosphere does Stevenson create before the murder of Danvers Carew?
- What weather condition is mentioned before the murder of Danvers Carew?
- How does Stevenson describe the early part of the night before the murder?
- What effect does the use of pathetic fallacy have on the narrative?