The waves crashed into the rocks, encroaching on the little

house. Mary and her mother huddled together, praying that

the storm would pass soon.

Which characteristic of Gothic writing does this passage bestillustrate?

O

A. Heavy use of symbolism

O

B. Nature's deadliness

C. A melancholy, gloomy tone

O

D. A supernatural theme

This passage of Gothic writing best illustrates the (B) Nature's deadliness.

Explanation:

Gothic writing is characterized by factors like fear, death, horror and sadness. The 'Little House' books is a series of American children novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

The lines describe how powerful and strong the storm was. Mary and her mother hugged each other praying that storm shall pass. This shows Nature's deadliness as natural calamities destroy cities and cause a lot of devastation. The story also tells the difficulties and dangers the family faced. At the end they are therefore asked to vacate the houses.