Which statement best describes how this passage fits the Gothic genre?
Under the raven-dark sky, George gripped the sides of the
rowboat. Inches of frigid water sloshed in the bottom of the boat,
soaking his numbed feet. He cringed involuntarily as thunder
ripped through the night, and he wished for the hundredth -
maybe the thousandth - time that he had never opened the letter
from his dying uncle.
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A. It relies heavily on supernatural elements to create a sense of doom.
O
O
B. It takes place on a stormy night and creates a feeling of suspense,
O
C. The setting is outdoors, and the main character is showing regret about
a decision
O
D. It mentions a raven.

A

Explanation:

It feels as if someone is controlling the current situation, and you know deep down that something wrong is about to happen.

beginner

government is strong when they have the ability to persuade those they govern to believe government has enough power to force them or should be forcing them to do government’s will.

when enough of the citizenry do not believe government can force them or should force them to do its bidding, government has lost or will lose its strength and power to coerce.

when enough of the citizenry do believe government can force or should force them to do its bidding, they become passive at the least or actively pro-government and repeat government’s own rhetoric to pass on what they have been persuaded by government’s propaganda.

a true majority isn’t always needed to govern or to stop government. many times all that is needed is a strong minority. if a determined 30% of the population rises up against government in a concerted effort to bring it down, this size minority usually will succeed as long as those actively opposing the minority are less in force than the minority. so if 41% of the population sits at home watching tv rooting for one side or the other, they don’t matter. it’s the active parties who make a difference.

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~coco