Which of the following is a Parody of Gothic novels?
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A.
Frankestein
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B.
Northanger Abbey
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C.
Mysteries of Udolfo
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D.
Jane Eyre
Correct Answer:
B. Northanger Abbey
Explanation:
The correct answer is Northanger Abbey. Published posthumously in 1817, Jane Austen’s novel serves as a satire of the Gothic fiction that was immensely popular during the late 18th century. The story follows Catherine Morland, a young woman whose overactive imagination, fueled by reading novels like Ann Radcliffe's The Mysteries of Udolpho, leads her to mistakenly view ordinary events through a lens of dark, melodramatic mystery. By contrasting Catherine's fantastical expectations with the mundane reality of English society, Austen mocks the tropes and conventions of the Gothic genre while exploring themes of maturity and perception.
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