A southern Gothic novel is a genre of southern writing that often focuses on grotesque themes that include supernatural elements with damaged, abnormal and delusional characters. Southern Gothic Literature was founded by Gothic writing, which was a popular style of writing in England around the 18th century. This style of writing was a way for authors to express what they saw in their society in a way that included supernatural events. (Surber) Southern Gothic does not necessarily dwell on suspense and the supernatural, but rather focuses on the dark humor that may be found within the stories. Southern Gothic was set in the south some taking place on a plantation, slave quarters, or broken downtown’s. The history of the South is highly represented
