Hawthorne's intellectuals are usually（ ）, dreadful because they

Hawthorne's intellectuals are usually（ ）, dreadful because they are devoid of warmth and feeling.
A、victims
B、heroes
C、villains
D、saviors
【正确答案】：C
【题目解析】：霍桑笔下的知识分子通常是可怕的恶棍，是因为他们缺乏温暖和感情。