What is the significance of "the Other" in Gothic novels ?
Correct answer: D. They are perceived as dangerous because they are unknown.
- A. They are almost always the subjects of omens and curses.
- B. They are typically heroes.
- C. They always express deviant sexual tendencies.
- D. They are perceived as dangerous because they are unknown.
Explanation
In Gothic fiction, the Other represents what lies outside familiar social, cultural, or psychological boundaries. Because it is unknown and therefore difficult to control, it is commonly perceived as dangerous.
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