The Mysteries of Udolpho

Which excerpt from The Mysteries of Udolphomost effectively demonstrates how author Ann Radcliffe uses descriptions of the castle to portray Emily’s reluctance to stay at Udolpho?

Which excerpt from The Mysteries of Udolphomost effectively demonstrates how author Ann Radcliffe uses descriptions of the castle to portray Emily’s reluctance to stay at Udolpho?

A. Silent, lonely, and sublime, it seemed to stand the sovereign of the scene, and to frown defiance on all, who dared to invade its solitary reign. As the twilight deepened, its features became more awful in obscurity …
B. The arches here opened to a lofty vault, from the centre of which hung a tripod lamp, which a servant was hastily lighting; and the rich fret-work of the roof, a corridor, leading into several upper apartments, and a painted window, stretching nearly from the pavement to the ceiling of the hall, became gradually visible.
C. The sun … streamed in full splendour upon the towers and battlements of a castle, that spread its extensive ramparts along the brow of a precipice above. The splendour of these illumined objects was heightened by the contrasted shade ...
D. While Emily gazed with awe upon the scene, footsteps were heard within the gates, and the undrawing of bolts; after which an ancient servant of the castle appeared, forcing back the huge folds of the portal, to admit his lord.

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A. Silent, lonely, and sublime, it seemed to stand the sovereign of the scene, and to frown defiance on all, who dared to invade its solitary reign. As the twilight deepened, its features became more awful in obscurity …