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Symbolism in the Gothic Novels

Symbolism in the Gothic Novels

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3

Modules

15

Topics

5-6

hours

learn about the gothic transgressions and issues of gothic symbolism and rebellion.
Module 1
Byronic Hero and Ghostly Women
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This module discusses the novel ‘Wuthering Heights’ authored by Emily Bronte. You will learn about the plot, Gothic realism, terror, transgressions, fantasy, violence, and cruelty discussed in the narratives of the novel.

Byronic Hero and Ghostly Women – Learning Outcomes

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Introduction to Emily Bronte and Wuthering Heights

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Gothic Terror, Fantasy and Violence

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Gothic Transgressions

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Gothic Displacement: Family, Childhood, and Confinement

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Gothic Displacement : The conflict between Children and Parental Authority

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Byronic Hero and Ghostly Women – Lesson Summary

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Module 2
Gothic Symbolism and Rebellion
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This module discusses the novel ‘Jane Eyre’ authored by Charlotte Bronte. You will learn about the plot and the idea of the Gothic concerning the novel and the issues of the Gothic Rebellion and the notion of femininity in the narratives.

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Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre

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Gothic Plot and Imperial Gothic

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Gothic Subtexts; Madness and Femininity

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Thornfield Hall and Bertha Mason

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Gothic Rebellion: The Domestic and the Colony

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Gothic Symbolism and Rebellion – Lesson Summary

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course assessment: Symbolism in the Gothic Novels
Module 3
Course assessment
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Diploma in Popular Gothic Novels - Course Assessment

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