THE GOTHIC NOVEL

1- Who was invented the G.N? 

The gothic novel was invented by Horace Walpole


2- What was the first G.N?

The first novel was The castle og Otranto


3- When was it first published?

The first published was in 1764

4-Which basic elements of horror didn't you include on your list?

- Setting in a castle: The action takes place in and around an old castle,sometimes seemingly abandoned, sometimes occupied

- An ancient prophecy: Is connected with the castle or its habitants. The prophecy is usually obscure, partial, or confusing

- Omens, portents, visions: A character may have a disturbing dream vision, or some phenomenon may be seen as a portent of coming events

- Women in distress: As an appeal to the pathos and sympathy of the reader, the female characters often face events that leave them fainting, terrified, screaming, and/or sobbing

-  Women threatened by a powerful, impulsive, tyrannical male:One or more male characters has the power, as king, lord of the manor, father, or guardian, to demand that one or more of the female characters do something intolerable