Which character best represents the concept of terror versus that of horror in Lewis's "The Monk" ?
Correct answer: D. Matilda
- A. Agnes
- B. Ambrosio
- C. Baptiste
- D. Matilda
Explanation
Matilda most clearly embodies terror because her mysterious identity and supernatural power create fearful anticipation before the full consequences are revealed. Agnes is more closely associated with the explicit physical and emotional horrors of persecution.
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