Why is the initial phase of the English Gothic novel regarded by scholars as part of the Romantic movement?

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The incorporation of lyrical and poetic language in Gothic storytellingThe Gothic novel’s focus on apocalyptic themes derived from Hebrew and Christian textsThe emphasis on logical reasoning within Gothic narrativesThe depiction of everyday life and society in Gothic novels

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The first wave of the English Gothic novel is linked to Romanticism primarily because it explores apocalyptic motifs found in Hebrew and Christian scriptures, reflecting the movement's fascination with the supernatural and the sublime.