Which passage from the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde is the most characteristic of gothic literature?
1“black mail i suppose; an honest man paying through the nose for some of the capers of his youth.”
2“i feel very strongly about putting questions; it partakes too much of the style of the day of judgment.”
3“and yet it’s not so sure; for the buildings are so packed together about the court, that it’s hard to say where one ends and another begins.”
4“there is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something down-right detestable.”

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.

the answer is slaves

douglas was a slave who turned into a statesman and he refused to celebrate the 4th of july until all slaves were emancipated or set free.