In what ways is 55 miles to the gas pump an example of gothic literature?

Which theme is best supported by the descriptive detail in this passage from my antonia

"edna, dear, are you not coming in soon? " he asked again, this time fondly, with a note of entreaty. "no, i am going to stay out here." "this is more than folly," he blurted out. "i can't permit you to stay out there all night. you must come in the house instantly." which best explains how chopin's use of language represents her style?

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.