Module 1: Grotesque Gothic

By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Outline the early life of Charles Dickens
Discuss the plot of the novel ‘A Christmas Carol’
Define the term ‘Commodity Gothic’ in the context of literature
Explain the nature of Gothic Settings and Ghostly Children discussed in the narratives
Identify how the city fueled by the industrial revolution is turning into the City of Spectres
Describe how structure and time consciousness relate to the notion of the Gothic