As there is no passage to compare to Poe´s story,here is a list of some characteristics of Gothic literature that may help you to compare both texts:
The main traits of Gothic literature are mystery and the presence of supernatural elements. Like in the "the Raven", Gothic style aims at creating a mood of fear, anxiety, terror and /or horror by playing with reality. The reader will soon be questioning what is written.This chaos of intrincate plots is narrated in an elaborate writing style.
<span>A)focus on an aspect of the theme</span>
Im sorry but we would need to read the text to answer, if you send me a pic i will help you tho :)
Answer:
The driver got whip ready to curl around Toby and tie him up. The slaveowner took his hip gun from its place.
A critique may be the answer
i’m not totally sure