Which of the following novels is an example of the use of the Gothic mode of writing?

Correct option is C

The Castle of Otrantoby Horace Walpole is widely regarded as the first Gothic novel. Published in 1764, it established the Gothic genre's defining characteristics, such as supernatural elements, eerie settings, dark themes, and a sense of mystery and suspense. The novel’s narrative revolves around a haunted castle, mysterious deaths, and familial curses, all of which became hallmarks of Gothic literature. Walpole’s work paved the way for later Gothic masterpieces by authors like Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Edgar Allan Poe.

• (a) Joseph Andrews:Written by Henry Fielding, this novel is a comic satire and does not belong to the Gothic tradition.
• (b) Tristram Shandy:A metafictional novel by Laurence Sterne, it is celebrated for its humor and unconventional narrative style but lacks Gothic elements.
• (c) The Castle of Otranto:Defined the Gothic mode with its dark, mysterious atmosphere and supernatural occurrences.