In a novel, a woman lives a lonely life in which she is
encouraged to marry a rich man to ensure her financial
security. Her brothers are merchants. The woman decides
to ignore her family's advice to marry and instead takes a
job on a train that travels through Europe, where she is
inspired by the landscapes and the people she meets to
write poetry. On the train, she meets a handsome stranger
and falls in love.
Which element of the story most clearly identifies it as an example of
Romantic literature?
A. The story celebrates creative inspiration.
B. The story's central conflict relates to money.
C. The story centers on love between two people.
D. The story's themes involve feminism.