Why does Horace Walpole make use of elaborate machines in "The Castle of Otranto" ?
Correct answer: C. To assist with the flight and pursuit of villains and their prey
- A. To encourage rational evaluation rather than arouse emotional reactions
- B. To emphasize the importance of character development over action
- C. To assist with the flight and pursuit of villains and their prey
- D. To support the growth and development of machinery in the 18th century
Explanation
Walpole uses oversized supernatural machinery, such as the giant helmet and other startling apparitions, to drive rapid pursuit and flight. These devices intensify action rather than promote rational reflection or character study.
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