Differences and Similarities Between Romanticism, Gothic Romanticism, and Southern Gothic Romanticism

Differences
Romanticism-

• Expresses values of Nature, Human Nature, and Past
• Shows interest in escaping reality
• A common belief among romantics is that science is dangerous
• Expresses individuality

Gothic Romanticism-

• Expresses values of dark, gloomy, mysterious, exotic, and supernatural

Southern Gothic Romanticism-

• Ironic Events
• Grotesque
• Southern setting

• Commonly includes themes of violence, imprisonment, freakishness, and sense of place

Similarities

• All express basic values of Nature, Human Nature, Past (Commonly seen as criticism against human nature.)