Question

read the excerpt from \the adventure of the mysterious picture.\ how was this vile nervous fit, for such i now persuaded myself it was, to be conquered? i determined to force myself not to look at the painting but to undress quickly and get into bed. i began to undress, but in spite of every effort i could not keep myself from stealing a glance every now and then at the picture; and a glance was now sufficient to distress me. even when my back was turned to it, the idea of this strange face behind me, peering over my shoulder, was insufferable. how does the excerpt exemplify gothic fiction? by depicting the triumph of reason over the irrational by illustrating the confused plans of the narrator by revealing an unhinged psychological state by describing a scene of blood and gore

Explanation:

Gothic fiction often explores dark psychological states. The narrator's inability to control their fear and nervous - ness, despite efforts to rationalize and avoid looking at the painting, reveals an unhinged psychological state typical of Gothic themes. There is no indication of the triumph of reason, just confusion and fear. The focus is not on confused plans but on the narrator's mental state. Also, there is no description of blood and gore.

Answer:

by revealing an unhinged psychological state