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Edgar Allan Poe
Many consider Edgar Allan Poe's short stories and poetry to have been ahead of their time. Classics such as 'The Raven,' 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' and 'The Cask of Amontillado' still haunt us today.
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What are the similarities in the fall of the house of usher the movie and the book?
It is raining when they first arrive
Thomas doesn't like Pluto
They are black
Pluto likes red and so does Pesty
Pluto is a big hairy man
The mess was in the kitchen
I hoped I helped!!!
Which of Poe's stories were made into movies?
IMBd lists 268 titles of Edgar Allen Poe's that have been made into movies. A few of them are: The Mask of the Red Death, A Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, Morella, The Tomb, and The Pit and the Pendulum.
What similarities do 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Black Cat' have?
Black Cat:
- The murder victim is a woman
- She is enclosed in the wall
- She was a wife
- She is enclosed with her cat
- The murderer is sane
The Tell-Tale Heart
- The murder victim is a man
- He is enclosed in the floor
- He is a land-lord
- He is enclosed with his ever beating heart
- The murderer is Looney -Tunes.
How old was Edgar Allan Poe when his wife died?
Edgar Allen Poe was born on January 19, 1809 and died on Octoboer 7, 1849.
Poe's wife, Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe was born on August 15, 1822 and died on January 30, 1847, making Edgar 38 at the time of her death.
What best summarizes the narrator's argument in the third paragraph from The Tell-Tale Heart?
The metaphor was guilt. With the heart pounding above the man's head, it was a metahpor for gult.
There are multiple metaphors in A Tell Tale Heart. They are listed in order of the most significant
THE HEART
Well, it's listed in the title, so one can assume it must be pretty darn important. Our first key that it's a metaphor? THE THING KEEPS BEATING AFTER THE OLD MAN IS SUFFOCATED, DISMEMBERED AND THEN SHOVED UNDER SOME FLOOR BOARDS.
One way to see it, the heart represent's the narrators guilt for killing the old man. This theory works if you see the old man as simply an old man. If you view the old man as say, a reflection of the narrator himself (kinda like Voldemort and Harry Potter), then the heartbeat can represent the narrator's insanity.
THE EVIL EYE
Isn't it weird that the narrator didn't think the old man was evil, just the eye. That's because the eye is a metaphor. Again there can be debate over what exactly the metaphor is for, and there really is not right or wrong answer if the theory can be supported. The eye, as Poe himself includes in the story, it evil. So it's pretty safe to conclude that the eye is a metaphor for.... wait for it.... evil! If you want to dig deeper you could even go as far as to say it is the evilness which the narrator sees in himself. Eyes are the windows to the soul after all. That, too, is a metaphor.
THE WATCH
Okay, so the watch or time is mentioned like a bazillion times in the story. Whether it's a watch itself, a death watch in a wall, the seven days (I personally feel is a biblical reference), or a more abstract mention in one of the many times the narrator describes how very, very slowly he moved, time is important here. It represents the journey to death. The contemplation of death took over a week before he was finally able to do it. This can be taken as a metaphor itself. Maybe the week is years. Who knows?
THE LANTERN
It is mentioned less than the watch, however I think it's important to note that light is generally a counter to darkness. Darkness is usually associated with evil. SO if light fights dark and dark is evil then light is good? But then why does the narrator finally kill the old man once the light is fully shed upon the eye? Maybe because he has seen the full force of the eye. And as we've discussed earlier, the eye could stand for the narrator himself. SO when the narrator see's his true evil/insanity in the old man's eye he must destroy the eye
MIDNIGHT
When I first read the story I though the use of midnight was simply to enforce the tone of the story. Midnight can be thought of as the darkest hour, and hey, dark= evil. So of course the narrator is doing evil things at the evil hour. BUT once the old man was dead, and it was 4 o'clock but still dark as midnight, that was a pretty good indication that midnight wasn't just reflecting the evil of the actions but the evil of the narrator himself.
FINALLY
THE BELL
Okay, I might be grasping at strings here but I think the bell means something. The bell to me means the end. End of the old man, end of the narrators sanity, end of the narrators quest, I'm not positive. But Poe did also write a poem about bells- I believe it was titled such- and it was all about life and being young and growing old and dying. So I think the bell means something here.
There are multiple metaphors in A Tell Tale Heart. They are listed in order of the most significant
THE HEART
Well, it's listed in the title, so one can assume it must be pretty darn important. Our first key that it's a metaphor? THE THING KEEPS BEATING AFTER THE OLD MAN IS SUFFOCATED, DISMEMBERED AND THEN SHOVED UNDER SOME FLOOR BOARDS.
One way to see it, the heart represent's the narrators guilt for killing the old man. This theory works if you see the old man as simply an old man. If you view the old man as say, a reflection of the narrator himself (kinda like Voldemort and Harry Potter), then the heartbeat can represent the narrator's insanity.
THE EVIL EYE
Isn't it weird that the narrator didn't think the old man was evil, just the eye. That's because the eye is a metaphor. Again there can be debate over what exactly the metaphor is for, and there really is not right or wrong answer if the theory can be supported. The eye, as Poe himself includes in the story, it evil. So it's pretty safe to conclude that the eye is a metaphor for.... wait for it.... evil! If you want to dig deeper you could even go as far as to say it is the evilness which the narrator sees in himself. Eyes are the windows to the soul after all. That, too, is a metaphor.
THE WATCH
Okay, so the watch or time is mentioned like a bazillion times in the story. Whether it's a watch itself, a death watch in a wall, the seven days (I personally feel is a biblical reference), or a more abstract mention in one of the many times the narrator describes how very, very slowly he moved, time is important here. It represents the journey to death. The contemplation of death took over a week before he was finally able to do it. This can be taken as a metaphor itself. Maybe the week is years. Who knows?
THE LANTERN
It is mentioned less than the watch, however I think it's important to note that light is generally a counter to darkness. Darkness is usually associated with evil. SO if light fights dark and dark is evil then light is good? But then why does the narrator finally kill the old man once the light is fully shed upon the eye? Maybe because he has seen the full force of the eye. And as we've discussed earlier, the eye could stand for the narrator himself. SO when the narrator see's his true evil/insanity in the old man's eye he must destroy the eye
MIDNIGHT
When I first read the story I though the use of midnight was simply to enforce the tone of the story. Midnight can be thought of as the darkest hour, and hey, dark= evil. So of course the narrator is doing evil things at the evil hour. BUT once the old man was dead, and it was 4 o'clock but still dark as midnight, that was a pretty good indication that midnight wasn't just reflecting the evil of the actions but the evil of the narrator himself.
FINALLY
THE BELL
Okay, I might be grasping at strings here but I think the bell means something. The bell to me means the end. End of the old man, end of the narrators sanity, end of the narrators quest, I'm not positive. But Poe did also write a poem about bells- I believe it was titled such- and it was all about life and being young and growing old and dying. So I think the bell means something here.
Who were the main actors in the Edgar Allan Poe movie The Raven?
If you mean the version directed by Roger Corman in the 1960's , they were Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, Hazel Court, and Jack Nicholson.
Edgar Allan Poe was found on what Beatles album cover?
There is a reference to him in the song 'I Am The Walrus', which was on the Sgt.Pepper album released in 1967- the line is 'Boy, you ought to see them kicking Edgar Allen Poe'. The song is about a drug trip on hallucinogenic drugs.
How old was Edgar Allan Poe when he wrote The Tell-Tale Heart?
Edgar Allan Poe was born January 19, 1809 in Boston, MA and passed away October 7, 1849 in Baltimore, MD. According to the dates this would have made him 40 years, 8 months, and 18 days old when he died. : )
What literary devices are in Alone by Edgar Allan Poe?
He uses alot of imagery to explain depression in his life
I believe that there is only personification and imagery in the poem. I couldn't find anything else
What is 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe about?
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" (1845) is a poem centered around an unnamed narrator's journey into madness after realizing he will never forget his lost Lenore. Poe uses symbols such as a talking raven, a bust of Pallas, and the narrator's chamber to share the story while representing his narrator's struggle with grief.The poem explores how grief can overcome a person's ability to live in the present and engage with society. Over the course of the poem, the speaker's inability to forget his lost love Lenore drives him to despair and madness.
The main themes of Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem “The Raven” are devotion, loos, and lingering grief that cannot be diminished.
Jane Standard was a childhood friend and possible love interest of Edgar Allan Poe. She is believed to have inspired some of Poe's literary works, particularly his poetry. Their relationship is not well-documented, but she appears to have had a significant impact on Poe's artistic expression.
What letter did Edgar Allan Poe write to John Allan?
He wrote of asking for money. Through this, he showed no remorse because he thought he deserved it for the reason being that he over heard john Allan saying that he meant nothing to him.In addition to this, he was in debt from gambling a lot which was the cause for him to in the first place, write him a letter!
AKA John was his step father-- adoptive father, whatever u call them. Im only in the 8th grade!
In the stories Edgar is the champion and not his father
What are Edgar Allan Poe's best sellers?
Some of Edgar Allan Poe's best-selling works include "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Fall of the House of Usher." These stories and poems are among his most famous and enduring works, showcasing his mastery of the macabre and gothic genres.
What are bad things about Edgar athling?
Edgar the Atheling, also known as Edgar Ætheling, was seen as indecisive and lacking strong leadership qualities. He struggled to assert his claim to the English throne during the Norman Conquest, ultimately failing to secure it. His perceived weaknesses contributed to the diminished support for the Anglo-Saxon cause in the fight against William the Conqueror.
Neurasthenia is a term used in the past to describe a condition characterized by fatigue, weakness, and emotional disturbances. It is no longer recognized as a distinct medical disorder by most health professionals today.
Poe usually wrote poems or short stories. That come to mind are "The Tell Tale Heart",
"The Raven", "The House of Usher". The last I'm not completely sure was written by Poe. So best to check with a search engine quickly. :)
Who was guilty of murder in Rue Morgue?
The orangutan was responsible for the murders in "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe. It escaped from its owner's home and inadvertently caused the deaths of Madame L'Espanaye and her daughter.
Which statement defines Projected Operational Environment (POE)?
Projected Operational Environment (POE) refers to the anticipated conditions in which a system or project will be used. It includes factors such as technological advancements, social trends, and regulatory changes that may impact the project's implementation and operation. Understanding the POE helps in designing and preparing the project to be effective in the future environment.
What is the English meaning of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe that is considered to be one of the first detective stories in English literature. It follows an unnamed narrator and his friend C. Auguste Dupin as they solve a gruesome double murder in Paris.
Who is that mysterious person that visits Edgar Allan Poe on his birthday every year?
The "person" is known as the Poe Toaster, since he mysteriously appears in the early morning to drink a toast to Poe and leave three roses on his gravesite. The Poe Toaster has been several different individuals, since the tradition has been going on since 1949. There is some speculation that it started much later than 1949. The Toaster's last official visit to Poe's grave was January 19, 2009.
What happened during 1847-1922?
During this time period, major events include the Irish Potato Famine in the mid-19th century, leading to widespread starvation and emigration from Ireland; the Industrial Revolution that transformed economies and societies with technological advancements; World War I from 1914-1918, causing widespread destruction and loss of life; and the end of World War I leading to the collapse of empires and the establishment of new nations.
Did Edgar Allan Poe have vampires in his stories?
Not in the traditional sense of the term, but a few of his stories did feature vampiric overtones. These include "Berenice" (1835), "Ligeia" (1838), "The Fall of the House of Usher" (1839) and "The Oval Portrait" (1842).
A few of these are collected in the anthology, Dead Brides: Vampire Tales (1999).
Manly Wade Wellman featured Poe as a character in his short vampire story, "When It Was Moonlight" (1940).
