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The Gothic Genre
The Gothic Genre ,[object Object],[object Object]
The settings of a gothic story are usually in a ruined castle or abbey, emphasising mystery and horror. Fire can be associated with sins.
The Weather Strange and mysterious Occurrences Significant Number 3 Links to Christian Holy trinity & Greek mythology.
Age of  Discovery Medicine/Theory of Evolution Imperialism Power over distant lands & people Industrial Revolution Mass Production Science Vs Religion
 
H G Wells 1866-1946 ,[object Object]
The Red Room ,[object Object],[object Object]
Character Analysis ,[object Object]
Character Analysis ,[object Object]
The man with the Shade ,[object Object]
Task ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 

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introduction to the gothic genre

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  • 3. The settings of a gothic story are usually in a ruined castle or abbey, emphasising mystery and horror. Fire can be associated with sins.
  • 4. The Weather Strange and mysterious Occurrences Significant Number 3 Links to Christian Holy trinity & Greek mythology.
  • 5. Age of Discovery Medicine/Theory of Evolution Imperialism Power over distant lands & people Industrial Revolution Mass Production Science Vs Religion
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