Compare and Contrast Gothic Literature and Magical Realism
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9th - 12th Grade
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~Set in old castles or homes
~High emotions (drama)
~Unexplained supernatural events
~Terror and doom
~Dark, moody, poor weather
Gothic Literature
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~Set in an ordinary world
~Contains supernatural elements
~Contains social commentary
Magical Realism
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Magical Realism
Supernatural elements
Heroes/Villans
Family (Bloodlines)
Gothic Literature
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~Modern time periods
~Ordinary, relatable world
~Nonchalant/matter of fact reactions
~Modern settings
Magical Realism
~Past time periods
~Dark, dramatic, moody
~Over the top reactions
~Old castles/buildings
Gothic Literature
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Match
Match the elements to their type of literature
Supernatural elements
Dark, gloomy, moody
Modern setting
Ordinary world
Over the top, dramatic reactions
Both
Gothic Literature
Magical Realism
Magical Realism
Gothic Literature
Both
Gothic Literature
Magical Realism
Magical Realism
Gothic Literature
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Open Ended
Which story (The Fall of the House of Usher/House Taken Over) did you prefer? Why? Which type of literature do you prefer? Why?
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