English Literature GCSE
Gothic Elements
What Gothic Elements means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Gothic Elements
Literature characterised by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, as well as romantic elements.
Topics that use Gothic Elements
- Great Expectations (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Anagnorisis
- Bildungsroman
- Free Indirect Discourse
- Pathetic Fallacy
- Retrospective Narrative
- Caricature
- Social Satire
Using Gothic Elements in the exam
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