According to "Introduction to Dark Romanticism: American Gothic," why is Melville’s writing considered Dark Romantic?

Dark Romantic writing explores the troubling, mysterious, or sinister aspects of human nature and the natural world. Melville’s themes fit this tradition by reflecting nature’s darker side, rather than simply celebrating animals, water, or sea creatures. Therefore, the correct choice is “His themes reflect the sinister side of nature.”

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