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Zucker, Naomi Natalie (2024)

Haunted Agendas: Examining Gothic and Dark Romantic Themes in British and American Populist Propaganda

Bachelor thesis | International Studies (BA)
Narratives of dystopia and the alienation of the 'other' have long existed in human culture, mirroring the anxieties of the societies that give rise to them. Emerging in the 18th century, Gothic fiction, sometimes referred to as Gothic horror, explores themes of the uncanny, emotional extremes, and the supernatural. These enigmatic tales persistently raise questions of political, cultural, and religious motivations. Historically, political propaganda tends to employ tactics of political slander and misinformation to appeal to a wider audience. As Gothic narratives often involve hidden meanings and threats from unseen forces, modern right-wing political parties are exploiting existing anxieties by promoting conspiracy theories and blaming marginalized groups for economic problems.
Gothic literature, Romanticism, propaganda, populism
Author
Zucker, Naomi Natalie
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities
Specialisation
Europe
Supervisors
Dr. E. Edelmann
ECTS Credits
15
Language
en