This document discusses the key elements and authors of Southern Gothic literature. Some common themes in Southern Gothic works include the subconscious, good vs. evil struggles, and dark settings that explore violence, death, and social dynamics. The document lists several influential Southern Gothic authors such as William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Eudora Welty, Tennessee Williams, Harper Lee, Truman Capote, and Cormac McCarthy. It concludes with a works cited entry for a source on Southern Gothic literature.

6. Subconscience

7. Good vs. Evil

8. Setting & Atmosphere

10. •Violence
•Death
•Social Interaction

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Baby Doll (1956)

19. William Faulkner

20. Flannery O’Connor

21. Eudora Welty

22. Tennessee Williams

23. Harper Lee

24. Truman Capote

25. Cormac McCarthy

26. Works Cited
“Southern Gothic Literature.” Twentieth Century Literary Criticism. Ed.
Janet Witalec. Vol. 142. Detroit: Gale, 2003. Literature
Resource Center. Web. 28 Apr 2011.