Going Gothic | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which word is missing from this definition of the Gothic: 'writing that is characterised by the inclusion of dark and ___ elements.'

Answer explanation

Many Gothic stories contain supernatural elements (e.g. vampires in 'Dracula').

'The Gothic can be considered a {{ }} of literature.' Which word below best fits here?

• Genre

• Subversion

• Convention

• Theme

Answer explanation

Gothic literature can be considered a genre - this means it is a particular type or category of literature.

In what century did Gothic literature first appear?

• 18th

• 19th

• 17th

• 16th

Answer explanation

Although it first emerged in the 18th century, most classic Gothic stories were written in the 19th century (including Jekyll & Hyde).

Gothic literature was influenced by which earlier literary movement?

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Science fiction

• Elizabethan tragedy

Answer explanation

Lots of Gothic writers were heavily influenced by Romantic writers (e.g. William Wordsworth).

Which of these Gothic conventions does the novella subvert?

• Illicit desires

• A villain

• Isolated and remote settings

• A clear hero and villain

Answer explanation

Some scenes are set in familiar locations (e.g. Regent's Park) and the dichotomy of the Jekyll/Hyde persona isn't a stereotypical hero vs. villain setup.

With reference to 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the below best outlines the novella's approach to Gothic conventions?

• The novella conforms to Gothic conventions but subverts them too.

• The novella has no Gothic conventions.

• Although it is a Gothic novella, it doesn't really follow Gothic conventions.

• It is a textbook example of a Gothic novella, following all Gothic conventions.

Answer explanation

The novella conforms to Gothic conventions but subverts them too. For example, it doesn't include any remote or isolated settings.