Daily Archives: February 23, 2012
Gothic Motifs in Literature
Today, you were introduced to Gothicism in its many forms. A powerpoint slideshow described its origins and its evolution over time, showed examples of Gothic art, architecture, classic novels, and “grotesque ornamentation”. Cool, huh?
More importantly, you were given “the purple bible”; a comprehensive list of gothic motifs found in literature, film, and poetry. Please do not lose this resource; you will asked to refer back to it often during the semester. Below are some of the exciting Gothic images we saw today, and a copy of the motif worksheet in case you were away.
Motifs and Elements of Gothic Prose and Verse
A huge thank you to Ms. Revington for the images and the motifs!



