Why does Radcliffe favor the term "romance" as the subtitle to "The Mysteries of Udolpho" ?
Correct answer: B. It frees Radcliffe from a strict adherence to common life, allowing her to place Emily in challenging situations.
- A. Radcliffe wants to emphasize the happy ending of the marriage of Emily and Valancourt.
- B. It frees Radcliffe from a strict adherence to common life, allowing her to place Emily in challenging situations.
- C. Radcliffe considers her work a continuation of the sentimental novel of the 18th century.
- D. It acknowledges the lack of supernatural plot tricks.
Explanation
Calling the work a romance gives Radcliffe freedom from strict realism, allowing Emily to face extraordinary dangers and mysterious events. The term does not merely refer to the eventual marriage ending.
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