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.
Answer:
Explanation:
Pious means devoutly religious but it also means compassion or pity that is showed for other people; and according to Socrates the Gods don´t have anything to do with that.
I guess he also finds it impractical for the human race to try to please the Gods when you should be helping people instead.
I’m sure that the answer is C.
