In "The Castle of Otranto" what "monstrous Other" does Manfred embody ?
Correct answer: C. The cursed
- A. The undead
- B. The outcast
- C. The cursed
- D. The transgendered
Explanation
Manfred embodies the cursed and illegitimate ruler whose family has usurped the castle and remains under a supernatural curse. The giant helmet and other apparitions expose that inherited curse rather than making him undead or merely an outcast.
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