In Chapter XV of William Wells Brown's Clotel, what characteristic of the sentimental novel is evident ?
Correct answer: D. A and B
- A. The scene invokes audience sympathy.
- B. The heroine has to balance autonomy with self-denial.
- C. The heroine conquers her passions.
- D. A and B
- E. B and C
Explanation
The chapter uses the sentimental novel's appeal to the reader's sympathy and presents the heroine's struggle between personal autonomy and self-denial. These features make both statements A and B applicable, so the combined option is required.
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