Thrills and Chills in the Exposition: Gothic Elements Analysis
Paragraph I: Identify gothic elements Shelley uses in the romantic novel.
Write thesis-driven analysis of gothic features of the novel Frankenstein.
 Gothic novels emphasize horror, mystery, and the supernatural. Consider the
following questions as you analyze the text:
 How does Shelley establish an atmosphere of mystery?
 How does the action create a feeling of terror in the reader?
 What supernatural elements does she include?
 Consider setting, plot, and character in your analysis.
Paragraph II: Analyze the diction and conventions in one passage in chapter
ten where you see Shelley using the sublime to a particular effect.
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These two paragraphs should be written in a formal, literary mode and should
use appropriate MLA citations for the quotes you analyze.
o EX: (Shelley 32)
Use the sophomore writing rubric as the criteria for assessment.
Gothic & The Sublime Partner Paragraphs due to turnitin.com by Monday, 2/1, at
3PM.
Submit one single-spaced draft per partner pair. 2 pages, maximum.