When Mary Shelley writes about ghosts, what is her concern ?

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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...

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

A. The ethereal quality of the interior space of Gothic architecture B. The scientific advancement of the ribbed vault and flying buttress associated with Gothic architecture C. The reduction in width of the stone masonry in Gothic architecture D. The immense scale typical of Gothic structures...

All of the following are ways Dracula represents the “monstrous Other” EXCEPT_______________?

A. Dracula as foreign invader B. Dracula as sexual predator C. Dracula as usurper of the British class system D. Dracula as transgressor of God’s order...

What is the origin of the vampire myth ?

A. Stoker’s “Dracula” B. Beckford’s “Vathek” C. Ancient civilizations worldwide D. Walpole’s “The Castle of Otranto”...

What is Gothic about the narrative structure of “Frankenstein” ?

A. The erratic movement of time and place B. The readers’ unwavering empathy for Frankenstein C. The reliable narrator D. The mix of language in terms of voice, diction, and rhythm...