
Presented by the College of Liberal Arts
“The Gothic in Literature and Film”
Led by Kim Rawley (Professional Writing) & Jennifer Peterson (Communication), College of Liberal Arts, ϳԹ
On Thursday, November 12th, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
When most people think of Gothic literature, they imagine a spooky Victorian house, with hot and cold running ghosts, or a graveyard with ornate headstones. But Gothic was born 73 years before Queen Victoria’s coronation and had its roots in Enlightenment thinking and philosopher Edmund Burke’s . The Gothic aesthetic has influenced many writers, painters, poets, and in modern life, our films, music, television, and video games.
BACKGROUND READING TO PREPARE FOR THE DISCUSSION:
WATCH:
- Frankenstein (James Whale, 1931
READ:
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What makes a film or book “gothic”?
- How has the medium of film shaped the genre?
- How has it changed over time?
- What is its enduring appeal?
RING CENTRAL MEETING LINK
Date: Thursday, November 12th, at 4:45 pm (please log in early to this event, so we can start on time at 5:00 pm)
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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