In what way does Gothic-style architecture complement the themes of the Gothic novel ?

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Based on your readings for this course, which of the following best summarizes how most critics interpret the crumbling castle in “The Castle of Otranto” ?

A. The castle represents the presence of newer technologies. B. The castle signifies the ruin of feudal medievalism. C. The castle symbolizes the desire for a more powerful aristocracy. D. The castle shows the lack of change in popular architecture styles....

Why do critics see Frankenstein’s monster as equivalent to the Biblical Adam ?

A. His habitat is equivalent to the Garden of Eden. B. He is a mistake. C. He is the first of his kind. D. He is responsible for the burden of original sin....

For what historical event did the Gothic serve as a metaphor ?

A. The American Revolution B. The French Revolution C. The Battle of Waterloo D. The Industrial Revolution...

What is the significance of “the Other” in Gothic novels ?

A. They are almost always the subjects of omens and curses. B. They are typically heroes. C. They always express deviant sexual tendencies. D. They are perceived as dangerous because they are unknown....

In “The Yellow Wallpaper” what does Gilman suggest about madness ?

A. That it is necessary to contain mad women B. That it is an artificial patriarchal tool C. That men also are mad D. That female madness is a serious obstacle to women’s liberation...