on most Gothic works, you would most likely find a scary and horrifying setting that makes the readers mood of fright or sadness. For example, the book, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" uses acts of fear and is considered a Gothic work. It was based on a nightmare.Also they have to look scary to the reader. for example zombies are copse who have rotten flesh and don't die. They also have to do smomething scary that might frighten the reader. For example  Dracula he sucks blood out of people at night
In many Gothic novels, those that are weak or in need of assistance are mostly females, portrayed as Damsel in distress, which appeals to the sympathy of the readers. Female characters are often found crying or terrified in intense scenarios during these novels, which contributes to the helpless feeling of Gothic characters. This female in desire fo saving is often one of the main characters, which is why they and their suffering is often enhanced and focused on through the story. Along with this, these females are often threatened or intimidated by more powerful male characters. Lastly, these types of characters often experience dreams, phenomenons, or visions that are relevant to the plot or foreshadow future events. For example, one of these characters might dream about the destruction of a City, which then happens later on in the story.
