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    To F--S S. O--D BY: Edgar Allan Poe In the poem To F--S S. O--D‚ Edgar Allan Poe takes a break from his usual depressed eeriness and reveals a softer‚ more hopeful side. Through his use of diction and allusion Poe creates a tone of support and encouragement. The simplistic make-up of the poem paired with the to-the-point message conveys how simple it is to let yourself be loved. The diction Poe uses throughout the poem plays an important role in the overall interpretation and meaning. The

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    perfect revenge is an action so many scorned have attempted and what so many more have lusted after. Apt punishment for the offender‚ success without being discovered and fulfillment without regret are all elements for satisfactory vengeance. All were present in "The Cask of Amontillado." However‚ despite Montresor’s actions seeming to be perfect‚ he does not fulfill the criteria for flawless revenge. Poe doesn’t quite allow readers to feel convinced of his main character’s peace of mind. Subtle indications

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    Castro Professor Gary Smith English 1302 10/31/2012 Symbolism in “The Raven” Edgar Allan Poe was highly criticized throughout his life whether it was for his high achievements or his downfalls; he always seemed to be talked about. Poe was born in January 19‚ 1809; his mother died shortly after being abandoned by his father leaving him and his brothers’ orphans at an early age. Poe was taken by John and Francis Allan. With the help of his foster parents he was later able to attend the University

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    “My heart grew sick- on account of the darkness of the catacombs.” In the story‚ “Cask of Amontillado”‚ by Edgar Allan Poe‚ there are two characters‚ Fortunato and Montresor. Montressor tricks Fortunato with his words. He leads deep into catacombs and kills him. Montresor was a dark‚ devious man with a plan of evil. It would be easy to tell what kind of person Montressor is just by looking at his appearance. He was a tall mysterious man by look. he had this dark sense around him at all times. Even

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    Introduction Edgar Allen Poe was a very dark writer of poems and short stories. His writings terrified many. His whole life and the unfortunante events that occured during it can tell a person why his writings were the way they were written. II.Body- Poe’s early life‚ marriage‚ works‚ later years A. Early life in Boston‚MA 1.Poe’s family a.his father left his family early on in his life‚ and his mother passed away when he was 3 years of age. 2.Poe’s foster family a. Poe lived with John

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    Edgar Allan Poe was an author who wrote of gruesome‚ horrific things. Born in 1809‚ Poe was left early in life by his father‚ and soon after his mother passed away leaving him orphaned. After his unfortunate start in life‚ he was taken in by John and Virginia Allan who were quite wealthy due to their tobacco company. From an early age‚ Poe was an exceptional poet‚ but was not supported by his family. Money became an issue‚ which drove Poe away from the Allan’s‚ who left him with nothing after his

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    Edgar Allan Poe – Ulalume (1847) Analysis: “Ulalume” is written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1847. Like many his other poems‚ e.g. The Raven or Annabel Lee are about narrator´s loss of a beautiful woman‚ who dies‚ also “Ulalume” concentrates to this point. We all can easily find out‚ that the poem takes place in the October‚ when the sky is grey and the withering leaves feature us the autumn season. He mentions stars on the sky fade as well as the night and the morning is coming. He

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    March‚ 2013 Edgar Allan Poe Literary Analysis Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19‚ 1809‚ Massachusetts. Poe died at the age of 40. The cause of his death is undetermined and has been attributed to alcohol‚ drugs‚ cholera‚ rabies‚ and other agents. He is most known for his poems and short stories such as The Raven‚ Tell-Tale Heart‚ and The Black Cat. Poe was one of the early American practitioners of the short story and a progenitor of detective fiction and crime fiction. Poe used many different

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    Period 4 26 September 2013 How Poe Observes the Characteristics of the American Gothic Literature Tradition in “The Cask of AmontilladoEdgar Allan Poe was destined to a life of darkness and insanity. As the son of traveling performers‚ Poe was abandoned to the horrors of the world at a young age. Poe is generally regarded as the father of American Gothic Literature‚ an example to such authors as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville. The stories that Poe inscribed are prevalent in modern

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    “The Cask of Amontillado.” Certainly‚ one of the main themes of the story is revenge‚ though there are also themes of mortality‚ betrayal‚ and pride‚ to name just a few. However‚ no reader can ignore the many nuances‚ clever word play and ironic wit that permeate this gothic tale of horror. Indeed‚ it is Poe’s masterful use of irony that provides the remarkable power of “The Cask of Amontillado.” The irony of Poe’s story lies within both circumstance and character. By his own account‚ Poe is a

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