My introduction to gothic literature quick write

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. read the following excerpt from the novel "oliver twist" by charles dickens. although oliver had been brought up by philosophers, he was not theoretically acquainted with the beautiful axiom that self-preservation is the first law of nature. if he had been, perhaps he would have been prepared for this. not being prepared, however, it alarmed him the more; so away he went

Which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt?

This passage contains repeated allusions to all the following except. a.sailing b.suitors c.hunting d.dreams