Question

Read the excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture." How was this vile nervous fit, for such I now persuaded myself it was, to be conquered? I determined to force myself not to look at the painting but to undress quickly and get into bed. I began to undress, but in spite of every effort I could not keep myself from stealing a glance every now and then at the picture; and a glance was now sufficient to distress me. Even when my back was turned to it, the idea of this strange face behind me, peering over my shoulder, was insufferable. How does the excerpt exemplify Gothic fiction? by revealing an unhinged psychological state by describing a scene of blood and gore by depicting the triumph of reason over the irrational by illustrating the confused plans of the narrator

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer: A) by revealing an unhinged psychological state.

Explanation: Gothic fiction is a style of writing that is characterized by elements of fear, horror, death, suspense and gloom, as well as romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and very high emotion. In the given excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture" we can see an example of Gothic fiction, because it conveys a sentiment of suspense and fear by revealing the unhinged psychological state of the speaker (he can not avoid looking at the picture).