Because of the daring depiction of obscenity and evils, Gothic novels have long been condemned for damaging the social morality and violating the ethical principles.

• 摘要哥特小说由于执着于对丑陋与罪恶的书写，长久以来被认为是放逐或背离了伦理标准，助长了人类道德的沦丧。