What Gothic element is present in Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry and short stories?

hey there! I think it's D. (been awhile since i've read edgar allan poe.
Answer: answer is c, i took a quiz with a similar question and thats the answer
Explanation:
What Gothic element does The Scarlet Letter contain?
The novel deals with the supernatural.
The novel centers around death.
The novel takes place in an ancient setting.
The novel focuses on dark aspects of human nature.
answer hint:
Hester, Dimmesdale, Chillingworth, and the Puritan community commit great sins in the nove