Ralph Waldo Emerson Answers

4 verified answers2 views

This Nathaniel Hawthorne passage is an example of romanticism.

bright

dark

Which theme on human nature does this passage express?

Human nature is bright, like sunshine and flowers.

People are not what they seem to be on the outside.

The human heart is a short distance from the mind.

Which elements are likely to be found in American gothic fiction? Check the five best answers.

medieval settings

crowded city factories

mysterious events

strange landscapes

threatened heroines

transcendental communities

eerie castles

utopian society

How does this passage reflect gothic style?

It is about an innocent girl being threatened by a violent man.

It describes the soullessness of American cities.

It describes a bleak scene with images of death and decay.

It is obviously set in the Middle Ages.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course