Preceding should be the answer.
The statement which describes a gothic element in the excerpt that reflects a social attitude of Gilman’s time is : the image of the woman trying to escape contributes to the idea that the narrator feels trapped and unable to control her own fate.
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Explanation:
a friend (could be anyone of your choice) helped me achieve my goals but motivating me and supporting me through achieving my goal
Megan broke her leg, therefore she can’t run in tomorrows race