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Horror Escape Room

Takia Benton

Created on November 20, 2024

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Transcript

Where the darkness whispers, and your soul plays the price.

gothic Escape room

START

Introduction

"A ghost is trapped in this house, doomed to wander it until it regains all its memories. To help it find them, you must first overcome all the challenges and collect the missing objects in your inventory. Explore the house and try not to gettrapped yourself…"

Explore the house

Inventory

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A subgenre where female authors use trapped heroines to explore anxieties concerning societal expectations and personal freedom

Heroines and Victims

Trapped Heroines

Female Gothic

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How does the "Gothic heroine" typically challenge the traditional expectations of women in the 19th century?

She uses her intellect or bravery to confront and overcome oppressive forces.

She embodies passive submission to male characters and societal expectations.

She accepts her fate quietly and never resists authority.

03

In Gothic literature, what role do female characters often play in relation to the male characters in their stories?

Emotionally detached and independent of male influence.

Rebellious figures who challenge traditional gender roles.

Often presented as passive, requiring rescue or protection.

04

How does the presence of Gothic architecture (e.g., castles, mansions, etc.) often relate to the female characters?

It represents a space of safety and sanctuary from external threats.

It often functions as a physical and emotional prison, representing the restrictions placed on women.

It is purely decorative, with no real symbolic meaning.

This is not correct...

This is not correct...

Find the key to continue

Continue exploring the house

Inventory

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In many Gothic narratives, the setting of an isolated or crumbling mansion symbolizes:

The haunting of the past & the secrets that influence the present.

The complete absence of danger or conflict in the characters lives.

The physical embodiment of peace and tranquility in a chaotic world.

The growth and prosperity of the family or individual.

02

How does the Gothic setting often serve as a reflection of the psychological state of the characters?

It remains neutral, without influencing or reflecting the characters’ emotions.

It always mirrors the characters emotions directly.

It may contrast with the characters’ psychological states,

It serves as a constant, unchanging force.

03

How does the use of light and darkness in Gothic settings typically affect the atmosphere?

Light is used to create an air of tension and uncertainty, while darkness hides the truth.

Light is used to symbolize truth and clarity, while darkness represents comfort and safety.

Light is always a positive force, while darkness is associated with evil or danger.

Light and darkness are equally balanced, representing harmony and peace.

04

Which character type is often found in gothic fiction settings?

The misunderstood outsider

The wise mentor

The cheerful protagonist

The naive hero

You found a secret message

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Remember these notes and play them on the piano in the correct order

01

...Keep playing

02

...One more

03

Start over...

You found a new item for your inventory

Continue exploring the house

Inventory

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Use the magnifying glass to search for the code and then insert it into the typewriter

224

Enter the secret code

Code

Which Gothic author is known for incorporating psychological horror and themes of madness in their works?

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Edgar Allan Poe

Emily Dickinson

Mark Twain

What is the significance of the "Byronic hero" in Gothic literature?

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They are characterized by a dark, brooding personality and often a tragic past

They are depicted as morally virtuous and incorruptible

They represent the ideal of domestic bliss

In many Gothic stories, the supernatural serves as a representation of:

03

Hidden desires, fears, and repressed emotions of the characters

The unexplainable chaos of the universe

The ultimate triumph of good over evil

A briefcase has appeared...

It's locked...look in the inventory for something to open it

Congratulations

You have recovered all the memories of the ghost! Now it can finally rest and you can escape from the house!

Are you sure you want to exit?

You will lose all progress made so far...

Back

Exit

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