Why does Horace Walpole make use of elaborate machines in “The Castle of Otranto” ?

The Gothic Novel 07/01/2022

A. To encourage rational evaluation rather than arouse emotional reactions
B. To emphasize the importance of character development over action
C. To assist with the flight and pursuit of villains and their prey
D. To support the growth and development of machinery in the 18th century

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