We are going to do a quick recap of stock characters within gothic fiction. A.In your 'GOTHIC HOMEWORK BOOKLET' please find the page 'analysing language closely'. In this task, you will read 3...

We are going to do a quick recap of stock characters within gothic fiction.


A.In your 'GOTHIC HOMEWORK BOOKLET' please find the page 'analysing language closely'. In this task, you will read 3 different extracts of villains in literature and analyse the language used.


B. Choose one of the villains that you have just read about. Carry out a research task on this character. Points are given below to help you with your research.
1.Who was the author?
2.When was the novel written?
3.Give a synopsis (summary) of the novel.
4. What traits does this villain have that is similar to a stock character within gothic fiction?
5. Does this character/novel have any similarities to recent horror fiction/movies that you have read/watched? Why do you think this is?
6. Using your creativity, can you think up of a new and innovative villain that has never been seen before? Is it difficult to come up with something original? why?