Read this passage from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat."
I am almost ashamed to own
almost ashamed to own
-
yes, even in this felon's cell, I am
that the terror and horror with which
the animal inspired me, had been heightened by one of the
merest chimaeras it would be possible to conceive.
What trait of Gothic literature does this passage have in common with the poem
"The Raven' by the same author?
A. A heavy reliance on the elements of setting to establish suspense
B. A character who is in prison
C. An emphasis on shame
D. An exploration of a human's inner torment



Answer :

The trait of Gothic literature that this passage from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat" has in common with the poem "The Raven" by the same author is: D. An exploration of a human's inner torment. Both passages delve into the psychological turmoil and torment experienced by the narrators. In "The Black Cat," the narrator is haunted by guilt and fear, while in "The Raven," the narrator is consumed by grief and loss. This exploration of intense emotions and inner struggles is a characteristic feature of Gothic literature, where the focus often lies on the darker aspects of human nature and the psyche.