Topic: If the Gothic movement was a reaction to the Enlightenment's pursuit of knowledge, then what role does the supernatural play in the works of Romantics like Coleridge, Byron, and Mary Shelley? What message, if any, were these Romantics trying to convey by infusing their works with supernatural elements such as ghosts, spirits, and monsters? Choose one or more works to respond.
Criteria for Grade:
1. Name the author(s) and the title(s) of the work(s) you are discussing;
2. Present a clear thesis about the work(s) that responds to the question(s);
3. Refer to specific examples in the work(s) in order to support your thesis;
4. Analyze both the work(s)'s form and content while using proper terminology.