Answer: 4. “There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something down-right detestable.”
Explanation: The term Gothic literature refers to a style of writing that is characterized by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, as well as romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and very high emotion. It also can include supernatural beings, curses, secrets, etc. From the given passages from "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", the one that is the most characteristic of gothic literature is the corresponding to option 4, because it conveys that there is something mysterious and that might be fearful.
