How does the use of Gothic architecture assist the Gothic novelist ?
Correct answer: A. It engenders confusion for both the novel's protagonist and readers.
- A. It engenders confusion for both the novel's protagonist and readers.
- B. It offers a secure refuge for the novel's protagonist.
- C. It provides the space for a large community of people to congregate.
- D. It represents the glory of a bygone age.
Explanation
Gothic architecture uses corridors, towers, hidden rooms, and labyrinthine spaces to disorient both characters and readers. This confusion also makes concealed histories and threats possible within the narrative.
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