Gothic+Differences

All classes please contribute to defining the different subgenres of Gothic literature. Be certain to specificy elements which make them similar and different.

 Victorian (or "traditional") Gothic: A darker type of writing that followed romanticism. It involves grim themes, death, 'gothic' architecture, psychological horror, physical and moral decay, supernatural aspects, and loss of sanity. Also can be considered Dark Romanticism because it takes the philosophies of romanticism and shows the bad side to them, and the evil that can exist in humans. Contradicts transcendentalism, in believing that you are born evil.

Gothic Romance: Has the dark feel of traditional gothic and features decay, psychological horror, and supernatural aspects but deals with more emotion and feelings of the heart. Can demonstrate the "dark" side of the individualism seen in romanticism. Examples: "A Rose for Emily"

Southern Gothic: Revolves around the southern setting. Characters are usually southern. Southern gothic pieces rely on grotesque, ironic, or unusual events to guide the plot and to explore social issues and reveal the cultural character of the American South. Deals with the mourning of the southern way of life and culture.