What does SS stand for? The abbreviation SS S.S. in front of the name of a ship stands for Steamship.SS is often used in the US as an abbreviation for social security.SS in the context of the Holocaust and World War 2 stands for Schutzstaffel which, translated literally, means Protective Squad.
Gothic authors are also often really into concepts like the sublime. No, not the '90s band. In literature, the term refers to a kind of out of this world experience that someone has in nature. And in gothic literature, it's closely linked with, well, sheer terrorâall because the sublime is so awe-inspiring.
Plot and Examples. The plot of Gothic literature novels typically involves people, as well as ghosts and other paranormal phenomena, who become involved in complex and oftentimes evil schemes, usually against an innocent and helpless victim.ome of these major elements, recognizable throughout the genre, include: Atmosphere: In the Gothic novel, the atmosphere will be one of mystery, suspense and fear, the mood of which is only enhanced by elements of the unknown or unexplained.