Question

Mary had been traveling for days through the forest on horseback, hoping to find another human being who could help her injured brother. She was soaked from the rain, and darkness was closing in. Suddenly, the clouds parted, and looming ahead was an ominous castle. it looked abandoned, save for the flicker of candlelight in an upstairs chamber. Nervously, Mary approached. It was her only hope.

Which aspect of this story most clearly makes it a work of gothic literature?
A. Its protagonist is female
B.its tone is one of dread
C. Its conflict is of one person against the environment
D. It contains supernatural elements

Answer 1

B, the tone is of dread.

Step-by-step explanation:

Throughout the text it sounds gloomy with Mary's brother injured and she on horseback looking anxiously for a way to help him.

Answer 2

The answer would be B, its tone is one of dread.