In Kristeva’s theory of abjection, how might a character’s reaction to an encounter with a polluted or taboo object be interpreted within a Gothic novel?
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As a rational confrontation with existential fees
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As a clear-cut decision-making process
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As an emotional and psychological breakdown reflecting the dissolution of boundaries between self and other, inducing horror and fascination
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As a mature acceptance of social norms
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