Select the correct answers. Which two sentences would be strong thesis statements for literary analysis essays? In “Barn Burning,” William Faulkner describes the lives of Sardie and Abner. John Updike develops his characters in “A & P” through his use of figurative language. In “Ways and Means,” Langston Hughes focuses on the character of Semple. In “Youth,” the image of the sea ties together the setting, structure, and theme of the story. In “The Masque of the Red Death,” Poe uses a lot of symbolism.

Which statement best explains the relationship between the gothic genre and the characterization in the passage? o the characterization of mr. hyde contrasts with the gloomy setting that is typical of gothic fiction. o the characterization of mr. hyde reflects the preoccupation with confined spaces in gothic fiction the characterization of mr. hyde create the cheerful mood that is typical of gothic fiction. the characterization of mr. hyde reflects the focus on horror and strong emotions in gothic fiction.