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    In September‚ electric hoist has finally ended the first half of "unrest" situation‚ industry insiders said at this stage from rapid growth to stable growth "throes"‚ that is‚ from at the beginning of September‚ or electric hoist industry will usher in the steady growth of good times. But it’s always good to expected as early as "recovery" has been Shouting‚ whether the specific market situation as predicted wish‚ is not known. Electric hoist industry how to make good use of the second half of all

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    Edgar12 Edgar Allan Poe born January 19‚ 1809‚ Boston‚ Massachusetts‚ U.S. died October 7‚ 1849‚ Baltimore‚ Maryland. American short story writer‚ poet‚ novelist‚ essayist‚ editor‚ and critic‚ famous for his cultivation of mystery and the macabre. The atmosphere in his tales of horror is unrivalled in American fiction‚ earning him‚ rightfully‚ the title of father of modern horror literature. His tale "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" (1841) initiated the modern detective story. His

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    Fall of the House of Usher‚” Roderick Usher does just this. He not only feels a sense of paranoia as mentioned above‚ but a sense of fear as well. Roderick becomes so overwhelmed by his setting and atmosphere that he too finds himself in a state of mental illness‚ which leads to his own downfall. Poe begins his story of terror by speaking of how the exterior of the House of Usher looks. After the narrator receives a letter of request from Roderick‚ he travels to The House of Usher. Upon approaching

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    the notion of supernatural and phantasmal fear he is experiencing throughout the text. If indeed Roderick is suffering from schizophrenia‚ then it is quite possible his fears are manifesting themselves. Unbeknownst to the narrator‚ he believes that spending time with Usher and pouring over books is helping him however it is‚ in fact‚ causing to become more deluded and further agitate his mind. Roderick has a fascination with the supernatural and the occult from the many books he keeps in his room

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    Mental Disorder in E. A. Poe’s Prose In my essay‚ I will discuss mental disorder as a significant theme in the prose of Edgar Allan Poe. For these purposes‚ I have chosen three of his short stories: “The Fall of the House of Usher” (published in 1839)‚ “The Black Cat” and “The Tell-Tale Heart” (both published in 1843) with the chief focus on the first one. I have chosen them for they all handle the theme in question‚ yet each one of them in a different manner. The main body of the essay

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    “The Fall of the House Usher” Questions Directions: Answer the following questions thoroughly in complete sentences. (42 points) 1. Examine the first paragraph of the story. Choose five terms that Poe uses to establish the atmosphere of the story. Identify the atmosphere that is created and explain why Poe’s diction (word choice) is effective. Oppressively Melancholy Insufferable Depression Ghastly 2. Describe the physical appearance of the house of Usher.       3. Why does

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    Gothic Elements in the Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe is known as the Father of the Gothic. He utilized Gothicism in his short stories such as‚ ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ and ‘Ligeia.’ Poe has written numerous literary masterpieces that have focused on the Gothic. Not only have his works been focused on the Gothic‚ but his life had somewhat of a Gothic theme. Through love‚ death‚ and depression‚ Poe’s life had an impact on the way he wrote‚ which is evident through in

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    Edgar Allen Poe’s Symbolism of Death in "The Fall of the House of Usher" Death is defined as‚ "The termination or extinction of something" (American Heritage Dictionary). Edgar Allen Poe uses this description in "The Fall of the House of Usher" in different ways. Poe’s intention when writing "The Fall of the House of Usher" was not to present a moral‚ lesson‚ or truth to the reader; he was simply trying to bring forth a sense of terror to the reader. Poe’s mind works this way‚ and critics

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    Unity of Effect in The Fall of the House of Usher Unity of Effect in The Fall of the House of Usher Unity of Effect is used in many‚ if not all‚ of the literary elements and devices in The fall of the House of Usher. The whole plot is designed to make the reader feel uneasy and create an atmosphere of suspense. At the end of the story‚ the reader should feel one or more of the following emotions: gloom‚ terror‚ awe‚ or distress. The plot sets up a series of events

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    Introduction 2. 2. Analysis of Two Horror 1) 1) The Fall of the House of Usher a) a) Setting b) b) Characters c) c) Point of View 2) 2) The Masque of the Red Death a) a) Setting b) b) Characters c) c) Point of View IV. The Symbolism in Allan Poe’s Works 1. Symbolism Introduction 2. Analysis of two horrors 1) 1) The Fall of the House of Usher a) a) Style and Interpretation b) b) Theme 2) 2) The Masque

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