The pit in my opinion symbolizes hell
They symbolize people.
a horde of ratsa sharpened pendulum getting ever nearera bottomless pit with wall closing in.
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Edgar Allan Poe was the author of "The Pit and the Pendulum." Poe was an American writer known for his macabre and Gothic tales. "The Pit and the Pendulum" is a short story that explores themes of fear, torture, and survival.
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a horde of ratsa sharpened pendulum getting ever nearera bottomless pit with wall closing in.
The pit in "The Pit and the Pendulum" represents the fear of the unknown and impending death. The darkness, depth, and closeness of the pit evoke feelings of helplessness and claustrophobia, intensifying the protagonist's sense of dread. The pit symbolizes the ultimate despair and horror of his situation, heightening his terror.
In "The Pit and the Pendulum," the scythe symbolizes death and the impending threat of execution. It represents the fear and terror that the protagonist feels as he faces his potential demise. The scythe serves as a reminder of mortality and the harsh reality of the situation the protagonist finds himself in.
At the beginning of the story.
The passage reference the torture of the pit and the pendulum, which involves a person being tied down with a pendulum swinging back and forth ready to slice them while they are also facing the threat of falling into a pit that will be their doom.
In "The Pit and the Pendulum," the prisoner prays for salvation and deliverance from his dire situation as he faces torture and death in the pit. He also seeks strength and hope to endure the terrifying ordeal he is experiencing.