Question

Which story element most closely belongs to Gothic literature? A. Frankenstein's description of the artful and beautiful Elizabeth B. Frankenstein's visits to the tombs C. Frankenstein's internal struggle with neglecting his family D. Frankenstein's moving away to attend a university

Answer 1

Answer: B. Frankenstein's visits to the tombs.

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. From the given options, the one that represents an element that most closely belongs to Gothic literature is the corresponding to option B: Frankenstein's visits to the tombs, because tombs are usually present in Gothic settings.

Answer 2

Frankenstein's visits to the tombs is the story element that most closely belongs to Gothic literature. Option B is correct.

Gothic fiction, which is widely known by the subgenre of Gothic horror, consists on a genre or mode of literature and film that combines fiction and horror, death, and at times romance. Its origin is attributed to English author Horace Walpole.

The genre was really succesful in the 19th century, when Mary Shelley wrote and launched Frankenstein.