Learning+Objectives+for+Southern+Gothic


 * 1)  Understand what Gothic fiction (and its sub-genres) are.
 * 2)  Understand how American hopes, fears, and anxieties are explored and critiqued by writers in the gothic mode
 * 3)  Understand the social context in which gothic literature emerged and how gothic literature reflects it.
 * 4) Understand the elements used to create suspense such as mood, tone, imagery, etc.
 * 5) Understand poetic devices used to create different moods, tone, reading pace, etc. in poetry.
 * 6) Understand author style and content as reflection of personal and literary context