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The answer is 'his hair turns grayer' - that is the physical change which took place in the spirit of Christmas present from when he first appears in the story to when he leaves.
As there is no passage to compare to Poe´s story,here is a list of some characteristics of Gothic literature that may help you to compare both texts:
The main traits of Gothic literature are mystery and the presence of supernatural elements. Like in the "the Raven", Gothic style aims at creating a mood of fear, anxiety, terror and /or horror by playing with reality. The reader will soon be questioning what is written.This chaos of intrincate plots is narrated in an elaborate writing style.
A placebo
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A placebo is anything that seems to be a "real" medical treatment -- but isn't. It could be a pill, a shot, or some other type of "fake" treatment. What all placebos have in common is that they do not contain an active substance meant to affect health.
Answer:Why doesn't proctor go to Salem to report what Abigail has told him? He is afraid that if he reveals Abigail to be a fraud, she will confess their affair.
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