Memory Game American Dark Romanticism ConceptsOnline version In this brief activity you'll practice about the concepts related to American Dark Romanticism by NICOLAS ANDRES AGUILERA MARTINEZ Use of ghosts, spirits, or unexplained phenomena to reflect fear, guilt, or the unknown. Deep focus on the consequences of wrongdoing, often shown through characters haunted by guilt or shame. The Supernatural Sin and Guilt Isolation and Alienation Anti-Heroes Human Fallibility Obsession and Madness Nature is not just beautiful—it can be mysterious, indifferent, dangerous, or symbolic of inner turmoil. Fascination with death, dying, and what lies beyond; often used to explore fear, meaning, or beauty in death. Symbolism Central characters who lack traditional heroic qualities; often flawed, brooding, or morally ambiguous. A character becomes consumed by a single idea or emotion, leading to irrational behavior or insanity. Gothic Elements Features like dark, eerie settings, old mansions, supernatural occurrences, and mysterious atmospheres. Nature as a Dark Force Characters are emotionally or physically cut off from others, often leading to madness or deep introspection. Use of objects, characters, or events to represent abstract ideas like guilt, sin, or fate.ing, or beauty in death. Death and Mortality The belief that humans are naturally flawed and prone to sin, error, and self-destruction.