In what way is "The Monk" a reaction to the French Revolution ?
Correct answer: C. It condemns the misuse of power.
- A. It includes apocalyptic themes.
- B. It represents society as relatively stable.
- C. It condemns the misuse of power.
- D. It predicts the upheaval of society.
Explanation
The Monk reflects revolutionary anxieties by exposing how religious and social authority becomes corrupt when power is abused. Its criticism is directed at tyranny and institutional oppression rather than a stable social order.
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