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In Gothic literature, the author’s purpose is to try to explain humanity through terrifying stories. The author can do this through their chosen theme. One website states, “The Gothic themes of human nature's depravity, the struggle between good and evil in the human soul, and the existence of unexplained elements in humanity and the cosmos, are prominent themes in many of the works we will study,”(“Gothic: Origins”). The stories exaggerate horrifying and supernatural stories to try to show different aspects of human nature, like how there is both good and evil in all of us. This may not only help explain humanity to the audience, but to the author as the research and journey through their tale.
 * 1) Aim: Emma Spendlove **



"Gothic: Origins." //Gothic: Origins.// N.p., n.d. Web. 31 July 2015 .

Miedo. N.d. Photograph. //Rey Pastor.// Web. 1 Aug. 2015. <[]>.

The Gothic genre was written for all people but was loved by people who enjoy the thrill of scary stories. Gothic literature made history from the exhilaration it gave the audience from reading it. Gothic Literature by Kashmira Lad states, “Through books and films, Gothic genre continues to terrify its audience in spite of branching out into several sub-genres,"(Lad). For people who enjoy the horror genre these books were a good read. The books and stories generated in the Gothic era were filled with romance and suspense but also involved a great adventure and the audience could almost experience the adventure in real life. Gothic literature had a certain feel to it that appealed to people who enjoy horror, adventure, and thrilling suspense.
 * 2) Audience: Rachael Turner **



 Lad, Kashmira. "Gothic Literature." //Buzzle//. Buzzle.com, n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2015.

"SH 2014 Gothic Literature." //Ravenseniors// -. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2015.

Gothic architecture, popular style of architecture in the twelfth and fifteenth century, created a pathway for Gothic literature which then released new forms of ideas and interest in modern society today. The author explains, “For Gothic writers, Gothic architecture symbolized political turmoil and the unknown, forgotten, and disregarded past. Ruined Gothic buildings, with their intricate architecture, hidden passageways, and unexplored rooms, embodied for both writers and readers a desire to confront the unknown and the unknowable of history and of the individual's psychology” (Lesson 1: Gothic Literature). Pieces of some of the existing buildings constructed during the time, where the idea of Gothic literature was formed from, are still around such as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. In addition, people unceasingly study Gothic literature in today’s society. Edgar Allan Poe, a famous writer, wrote numerous Gothic themed pieces of literature in which students continue to read and learn about.
 * 3) Historical: Trinity Peters **



Lake, Crystal B. "Lesson 1: Gothic Literature and Its Origins." English 2000: Studies of English The Rise of Gothic Literature. Ed. Marcie McGuire and Melody Kroll. //Mizzou Online//, n.d. Web. 1 Aug. 2015. .

Walpole, Horace. //The Castle of Otranto.// New York: Dover Publications, 1966. Print.

Gothic literature influenced modern culture in several ways, such as the popularity of mystery and horror used in films today. However, another impact it made was the upsurge in women thinking freely for themselves. The text explains, “Many Gothic works exhibit this eighteenth-century anxiety about women's feelings and about who has the right to choose a woman's husband—her father, her potential husband, or the woman herself” (Lesson 1: Gothic Literature). During the 18th century, women were often arranged into a marriage she was supposed to accept. They were also unable to own property and all money that they personally made went automatically to the husband. As a result, later Gothic literature writings expressed this situation. Throughout the years changes occurred, and in modern day culture, a woman can have a job of her choice, own a house, and marry whoever she wants.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">4) Cultural: Autumn Lardinais **

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Lake, Crystal B. "Lesson 1: Gothic Literature and Its Origins." English 2000: Studies of English The Rise of Gothic Literature. Ed. Marcie McGuire and Melody Kroll. //Mizzou Online//, n.d. Web. 1 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Aug. 2015. <https%3A%2F%2Fservices.online.missouri.edu%2Fexec%2Fdata%2Fcourses%2F2277%2Fpublic%2Flesson01%2Flesson01.aspx>.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Pukirev, Vasily. //The Unequal Marriage//. 1862. Oil on canvas. The State Tretyakov Gallery, Lavrushinsky Lane.