Read the excerpt from "The Mysterious Stranger." He seemed to be tormented by some strange fancy or apprehension. In spite of every effort to fix his attention on the conversation of his companions, I noticed that every now and then he would turn his head slowly round, give a glance over his shoulder, and then withdraw it with a sudden jerk, as if something painful had met his eye. How does the excerpt exemplify Gothic fiction?
Answer
A
by reminding the reader of the presence of evil
B
by depicting the triumph of reason over the irrational
C
by describing a scene of blood and gore
D
by introducing a cast of odd characters
Explanation
The character’s unexplained fear and repeated glances over his shoulder create a sense that something threatening may be nearby. This suspenseful suggestion of an unseen evil is a common feature of Gothic fiction. The excerpt does not show reason triumphing, introduce a group of odd characters, or describe blood and gore.
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