What is Gothic about the narrative structure of "Frankenstein" ?
Correct answer: A. The erratic movement of time and place
- A. The erratic movement of time and place
- B. The readers' unwavering empathy for Frankenstein
- C. The reliable narrator
- D. The mix of language in terms of voice, diction, and rhythm
Explanation
The novel uses a framed, non-linear narrative that moves between different times, places, and narrators, creating Gothic uncertainty. The other structural options do not describe Frankenstein's shifting narrative design.
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