Question

What is the purpose of a gothic or dark romantic setting in a story?

Answer 1

The purpose of a gothic or dark romantic setting in a story to make a reader uneasy. Gothic Literature and Dark Romanticism is a movement called Romanticism. During the late 18th and early 19th century it reached the young America.

One major theme is usually found in Gothic writing is having gloomy topics and another common theme is the supernatural element.