Question

Which excerpt best exemplifies the gothic literary style?

Answer 1

A) Because Gothic writings were often kind of depressing, and dark, and sometimes Dark humor.
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Answer 2

A.) He approached the temple. As he went forward the light retired, and, when he put his feet within the apartment, utterly vanished. The suddenness of this transition increased the darkness that succeeded in a tenfold degree. Fear and wonder rendered him powerless. An occurrence like this, in a place assigned to devotion, was adapted to intimidate the stoutest heart.
(from Wieland by Charles Brockden Brown)

*** You know this because gothic writings were very dreary