Question

Read the excerpt from "The Mysterious Stranger." 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 j*rk, as if something painful had met his eye. How does the excerpt exemplify Gothic fiction? 1. by describing a scene of blood and gore 2. by reminding the reader of the presence of evil 3. by depicting the triumph of reason over the irrational 4. by introducing a cast of odd characters

Answer 1

`\boxed{\ \sf 2. \ by \ reminding \ the \ reader \ of \ the \ presence \ of \ evil \ }`

Step-by-step explanation:

“He seems to be tormented” and "as if something painful had met his eye" relates to Gothic fiction.

The excerpt exemplifies by reminding the reader of the presence of evil. The excerpt gives a reminder to the reader about the existence of evil.

Answer 2

`\boxed{\sf Option \ B}`

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt exemplify Gothic's fiction by remanding the reader of the presence of evil. The excerpt reminds the reader that evil is still present and it doesn't go anywhere. Along with good, it is present everywhere. So, the excerpt reminds the reader that the evil is still present.