How did Walpole decide to blend supernatural elements with Gothic romance?
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The Castle of Otranto

The Castle of Otranto
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How did Walpole decide to blend supernatural elements with Gothic romance?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle sections, or was that intentional?
How well do you think the themes of fate and free will are conveyed through the characters' choices?