To whom is the concept of the uncanny attributed ?

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In “Frankenstein” how does Shelley represent science ?

A. As potentially productive when used correctly B. As something needed for humans to advance C. As a way to resolve human madness D. As inherently monstrous...

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A. She is sexually deviant. B. She exemplifies unfeminine anger. C. She is not submissive. D. She is understood to be mad....

What is the original meaning of the word “Gothic” ?

A. Of or relating to anything Medieval B. Of or relating to anything rude, uncivilized, or ignorant; devoid of culture and taste C. Of or relating to the Germanic tribes that invaded and established kingdoms in Europe in the first millennium D. Of or relating to a particular style of architecture...

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A. It represents a “doubling” of Queen Victoria by English women as they remake themselves in her image. B. It represents the “transformation” of the traditional Victorian woman from the private sphere to the public sphere. C. It represents the rise in psychological pathologies or “madness” in women in the late 19th century. D. It … How is the concept of “the new woman” Gothic ?Read More...

The Gothic novel was intended to have which of the following effects on the reader ?

A. To create a sense of mystery, gloom, and suspense B. To make the reader dislike modern society C. To make the reader feel distaste for supernatural themes D. To generate feelings of intense pleasure...