Gothic Literature and Frankenstein

Gothic literature means implementing dark, gloomy, and unpleasant scenarios, and situations given to characters in the story. It also places darkly romantic, mystery and dread to the story.

I believe that gothic literature is supposed to entice readers with stories of horror, mystery, and dread. It allows people to react and reflect on situations presented. Gothic storytelling can be very interesting, and can help the horror genre to be viewed more than just being these “scary stories” about posters. It injects them with life and powerful and intellectual storytelling.

"Horror and Atmosphere"

When I think about the horror genre, which is manly from film, television, and other types of media, it's the atmosphere that is prevalent in most instances. If the audience, or reader, isn't invested in the type of scene that is being created, it may not have the impact that the creator is trying to invoke.

- Christopher Peña