How does Lewis portray the Catholic confessional in “The Monk”?

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In “The Gothic Sublime” how does Mishra characterize the Gothic novel ?

A. As a version of the Romantic novel B. As a set of literary devices developed in the 18th century but applicable to present day C. As the antithesis of postmodernism D. As the resolution of madness...

Although at least one critic has likened Thornfield to Bridewell, in what way are the two structures different ?

A. Each owner upends the prevailing law of the land. B. Both are former palaces. C. The owners of each had mistresses. D. On the outside they look like homes, but on the inside they are prisons...

Why do most scholars assume that Radcliffe favored “explained supernaturalism” ?

A. Her sense of morality and decorum B. Her defiance of contemporary culture C. Her lack of imagination D. Her full embrace of the Gothic vision of Walpole, Beckford, and Lewis...

In what way does Radcliffe depart from Walpole’s earlier tradition ?

A. She creates a strong male hero to rescue Emily. B. She is not concerned with issues of rightful inheritance. C. She sets the novel in present day. D. She resolves the appearance of supernatural phenomena....

Which statement best summarizes the parallel between Frankenstein and Prometheus ?

A. Both were successful because they followed the laws of nature. B. Both refused to use science to do innovative work. C. Both worked collaboratively. D. Both suffered for their attempt to do divine work....