Oh the Horrors: Introduction

In this unit, we will discuss the elements of:

● Mystery
● Suspense
● Horror
● Gothic Literature

Objectives

●Recognize key elements like clues and detectives.

●Use critical thinking to guess solutions.

●Understand characters' reasons for actions.

●Learn how authors build tension.

●Observe characters' reactions to stressful situations.

●See how setting adds to suspense.

●Identify common horror elements, e.g., monsters.

●Discuss what makes things "scary."

●Reflect on personal reactions to horror stories.

●Recognize dark and romantic settings.

●Understand complex, tormented characters.

●Identify themes like isolation and the supernatural.