In what way does Radcliffe depart from Walpole's earlier tradition ?
Correct answer: D. She resolves the appearance of supernatural phenomena.
- A. She creates a strong male hero to rescue Emily.
- B. She is not concerned with issues of rightful inheritance.
- C. She sets the novel in present day.
- D. She resolves the appearance of supernatural phenomena.
Explanation
Walpole often presents supernatural events as genuinely mysterious, whereas Radcliffe typically supplies rational explanations for apparently supernatural phenomena. This explanatory method is known as the explained supernatural.
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