Question

He seemed to be tormented by some strange fancy or apprehension. In spite of every effort to fix his attention on the conversation of his companions, I noticed that every now and then he would turn his head slowly round, give a glance over his shoulder, and then withdraw it with a sudden , as if something painful had met his eye.

How does the excerpt exemplify Gothic fiction?

Answer 1

By reminding the reader of the presence of evil.

Step-by-step explanation:

The short story "The Mysterious Stranger" is part of the "Tales of a Traveller" written by Washington Irving. The short story is a gothic tale about a mysterious stranger.

In the given excerpt from the story, we can see gothic elements through the imaginary idea of someone behind. The narrator's statement that the stranger's act of glancing every now and then over his shoulder resulted in a painful reaction. This reminds the readers of the possible presence of evil in the scene.

Thus, the correct answer is the second option.