Question

Read this passage: My hand was already on the lock of the door before I recollected myself. I then paused; and a cold shivering came over me. I threw the door forcibly open, as children are accustomed to do when they expect a spectre to stand waiting for them on the other side; but nothing appeared. I stepped fearfully in; the apartment was empty. . . (49). In this passage, how does Shelley create Gothic horror?

Answer 1

by terrorizing Frankenstein with psychological fear

Answer 2

Shelley incorporates elements of suspense with an expectation that something terrible has happened.

The passage precipitates fear, gloom, perhaps death of his children and the prospects that because the apartment was empty, something negative has happened.

As story with Gothic Horror will contain:

1. Elements of Mystery and Fear. One of the crucial components of a captivating Gothic story evokes feelings of suspense and fear.
2. Elements of Omens and Curses.
3. stories created in a Supernatural Atmosphere and Setting
4. Elements of Paranormal/Supernatural Activity etc.
5. Sometimes death and hauntedness

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