Why does Radcliffe favor the term “romance” as the subtitle to “The Mysteries of Udolpho” ?

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In which way does Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” include elements of the uncanny ?

A. It reflects a woman’s everyday life. B. An everyday object causes her terror. C. An apparently normal person is revealed as a man. D. It features a body transformation....

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

A. As a plot structure that diminishes the Gothic novel’s intensity B. As the reader’s inward turn to examine his or her own tangled consciousness C. As a means for characters to directly confront unconscious problems D. As a place for the distressed heroine to hide...

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...

What is the significance of the “bloody bedchamber” in Gothic fiction ?

A. It represents male sexuality. B. It suggests female complicity in sexual deviance. C. It refers to the location of murder in Gothic novels. D. It symbolizes the forced sequestration of women both before and after marriage....

In “Dracula” what is the significance of the typewriter ?

A. It allows women to participate in the novel. B. It serves as a path to the public sphere for women. C. It is a less effective tool than traditional folklore weapons. D. It becomes a way to conceal information....