In the opening line of Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper,” 'It is very seldom that mere ordinary people like John and myself secure ancestral halls for the summer,' which element does NOT immediately evoke a Gothic atmosphere?

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Mention of ancestral estatesThe rarity of such an occurrenceThe use of a first-person storytellerThe contrast between ordinary individuals and grand property

Explanation

Options A, B, and D all contribute to a Gothic setting by highlighting grand, mysterious estates and unusual circumstances. However, option C—the first-person narration—does not inherently suggest Gothic elements; it simply provides a personal viewpoint.