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Monday, October 15, 2012 Edgar Allan Poe and Gothic Literature. The Gothic Experience. Elements of Gothic Literature. What makes a work Gothic is a combination of at least some of these elements: a castle, ruined or intact, haunted or not; - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Monday, October 15, 2012Edgar Allan Poe and Gothic Literature
The Gothic Experience
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Elements of Gothic Literature
What makes a work Gothic is a combination of at least some of these elements:
a castle, ruined or intact, haunted or not;
ruined buildings which are sinister or which arouse a pleasing melancholy;
dungeons, underground passages, crypts, and catacombs which, in modern houses, become spooky basements or attics;
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Gothic Elements continued:
labyrinths, dark corridors, and winding stairs,
shadows, a beam of moonlight in the blackness, a flickering candle, or the only source of light failing (a candle blown out or an electric failure),
extreme landscapes, like rugged mountains, thick forests, or icy wastes, and extreme weather,
omens and ancestral curses,
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…yet more Gothic Elements:
magic, supernatural manifestations, or the suggestion of the supernatural,
a passion-driven, willful villain-hero or villain,
a curious heroine with a tendency to faint and a need to be rescued–frequently,
a hero whose true identity is revealed by the end of the novel,
horrifying (or terrifying) events or the threat of such happenings.
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GothicArchitecture
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Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France
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Interior of Chartres Cathedral
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Elevation of Chartres Cathedral
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Rosslyn Chapel Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland Built in 1456
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“For some of us--and I include myself, the prospect of safely experiencing dread or horror is thrilling and enjoyable.” Lilia Melani
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"I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity." — Edgar Allan Poe
19th Century Genius
1809-1849
Edgar Allan Poe
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Parents:• Biological Parents:
The Poes–David—drank
heavily– Elizabeth—
deserted by husband and died at young age
– Edgar was left an orphan
• Adopted Parents: The Allans– John—became Edgar’s
guardian and provided for his education, but never supported his decisions
– Francis—adored Edgar, but never legally adopted him
– Edgar took Allan as his middle name, wanted to feel like he belonged
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Writing Career: Most known for his
Gothic writings Gothic-a genre of
literature that combines elements of both horror and romance.
Nicknamed “The Father of the Detective Story”
Most respected for his career as an essayist and editor of the Southern Literary Messenger
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Writing Career: Most prestigious
poem—”The Raven”
Other detective stories “The Purloined
Letter” “The Fall of the
House of Usher” “The Cask of
Amontillado” “The Tell-Tale
Heart”
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Personal Life: Lived with his Aunt, Maria Clemm,
during times of financial hardship
Fell in love and married Clemm’s daughter, Virginia, when she was 13
Virginia was Poe’s cousin
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Tragedy: Many people close to Poe died.
Mrs. Poe-tuberculosis Mrs. Allan-tuberculosis Virginia-tuberculosis
Much of his life was lived in poverty. He was never able to provide for his wife.
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Death: Found half-dead in
an alley in Baltimore.
Died 4 days later in a hospital.
Cause of death was unknown, but could be attributed to alcoholism, drugs, or other illness.
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Just some Facts:Poe always wore black—
reinforcing the Gothic theme.
Always spoke in a whisper or low tones, even in a violent discussion.
Wrote a short story about travelling to the moon.
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Poe
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Masque of the Red Death
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The bubonic plague - The Black DeathBegan in Sicily in 1347Carried on ships from the East
Carriers were rats/fleas!Trading ships carried the plague inland
to ItalyConditions in the cities was perfect for
the plague No regulated garbage collections Refuse accumulated in piles in the streets Rushes were used instead of rugs—creating
a breeding ground for vermin No running water—no regular bathing
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The bubonic plague - The Black Death
Precautions: Isolation “play today for we die tomorrow” Flee!
Result: Bodies piled up in the streets and were
removed with carts Mass burials in ditches
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Shroud: (verb) to cover, screen, or hide
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tangible: (adjective) something you can physically touch or mentally wrap your mind around
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Piquancy: (adjective) spicy, hot, caliente!
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Habiliments: (plural noun) clothes
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Imperial: (adjective) royal, kingly
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Castellated: (verb, past tense) like a castle
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Pestilence: (noun) a disease
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Propriety: (adjective) having good, proper manners
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Buffoon: (noun) usually an ill-educated or stupid person; clown.
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Visage: (noun) a face
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Reveler: (noun) a party-goer
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Profuse: (adjective) having a great
abundance
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Ebony: (adjective) synonym for black
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Sedated: (verb, past tense) drowsy, very tired
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Emanating: (verb) to come out from a source
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Sagacious: (adjective) wise
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Cessation: (noun) stopping
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Pervaded: (verb—past tense) to completely fill
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Contagion: (noun) something that spreads rapidly
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Color Symbolism in “The Masque
of the Red Death”
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You just chose your favorite crayon.
Now, think of at least ten nouns that either are the same color or nouns that remind you of your favorite color. Your list will go on the left hand side of the paper, underneath the column labels “Nouns.” Nouns:
1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.
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VERBS Next, you will think of as many verbs as
you can. Write your verbs in a column next to your nouns. Try to think of strong verbs that really help paint a picture in a reader’s mind! (Action verbs!)Nouns:
1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.
Verbs:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.
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Match them!!
Now, match the nouns and verbs. Which noun fits best with which verb to create the most vivid picture?
Nouns:1. mirror2.3.4.5.6.7.Liquid 8.9.10.
Verbs:1.2.Slipping 3.4.5.6.7.8.Reflect 9.10.
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Create!Now that you’ve matched your
nouns and verbs CREATE a paragraph/poem/verse/etc using those words.
Remember: If your color is yellow, do not use the word yellow.
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What does the color blue represent? The east (directional not cultural) Beginnings Birth “unknown”- (Bolt out of the blue.) Sin: Lust Nature: water It can also mean: peace, tranquility, calm,
stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, order, security, cleanliness, loyalty, cold, technology, depression.
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What does the color purple represent?
Combination of blue (birth) and red (life/intensity)
Beginnings of growth A period of life when something was
accomplishedSin: PrideNature: animals It can also mean: royalty, spirituality,
nobility, ceremony, mystery, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, arrogance, mourning.
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What does the color green represent?“spring of life”- (In the prime of his
years)YouthSin: EnvyNature: plants It can also mean: nature,
environment, health, good luck, renewal, youth, vigor, spring, envy, generosity, jealousy, inexperience
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What does the color orange represent?
Summer/autumn of life- (beyond his prime but not yet old)
“The harvest or fulfillment of human labor and ambition.” - Kermit Vanderbilt
Sin: Gluttony Nature: energy/ Balance – Sun It can also mean: energy, balance,
warmth, enthusiasm, vibrancy, expansiveness, flamboyance, demands for attention, often worn by the self-sacrificing hero, worn by Buddhist monk
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What does the color white represent? Suggests age
White hair Bones Decomposition- approaching death Nature: The Sun It can also mean: reverence, purity,
simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, birth, winter, snow, good, marriage (in Western cultures), cold, death (in Eastern cultures)
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What does the color violet represent?Combination of purple/blue or
purple/greyShadowy colorRepresents gravity, chastity,
somberness- the dignity of old age
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What does the color black represent?DEATH!!!The west (directional not cultural)Nature: primordial void It can also mean: power,
sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, depth, anonymity, unhappiness, style, sadness, remorse, anger, underground, mourning, death
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In conclusion… East Life Beginnings Sunrise
West Death Endings Sunset
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Literary Elements Gothic literature: genre
of literature that combines both horror and romance
Unreliable narrator: narrator who may not always know the whole truth or may purposely choose to deceive the reader.
Allusion: a reference to another body of work which acts like a kind of shorthand, bringing additional meaning and emotional impact to a story, like the use of the terms “Achilles’ heel” (Watch for this as we read!)
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Allegory …is an extended
metaphor that is carried throughout an story or novel.
It features a set of recognizable symbols whose meanings combine to convey a message. An allegory always operates on two levels of meaning: the literal elements of the plot (the colors of the rooms, for example) and their symbolic counterparts,
which often involve large philosophical concepts (such as life and death).
The underlying meaning has moral, social, religious, or political significance, and characters are often personifications of abstract ideas as charity, greed, or envy.
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Quickwrite“Fear of failure must never be a reason not to try something.”
Rich and powerful people often build huge houses. They build high walls around their estates so that they can block out the upsetting parts of life, just like Prince Prospero.
If you were Prince Prospero and could hide from your fears, what would you hide from? Would you hide? Or would you face your fear?