Which common Gothic theme Is evident In this excerpt from Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey? Northanger Abbey
by jane Austen (excerpt)

"Her plcture I suppose," blushing at the consummate art of her own question, "hangs in your father's room
No; It was intended for the drawing-roomy but my father was dssatisled with the painting, and for some time t had no place. Soon after her
death I obtained t for my own, and hung t in my bed-chamber-where Ishall be happy to show It you; It is very like" Here was another proof. A
portralt-very like-of a departed wife, not valued by the husband! He must have been dreadfuly cruel to her!
OA damsel in distress
OB. murder
OC insanity
OD. fading beauty