Edgar Allen Poe

Poe

1809-1849 Lived with foster parents, until he is

estranged from them Joined the Army in 1827 for two years Moved around: New York City, Baltimore,

Philadelphia, Richmond Known as a ruthless literary critic Published a collection of poems in 1827 and

1829

Famous Works

The Fall of the House of Usher The Cask of Amontillado The Tell-Tale Heart Lenore To Helen The Raven

The Single Effect

This relates all details of the story to one outcome and/or effect by the end of the story.

Every event in the story is essential to the plot and ending.

Gothic Literature

Decay, death, madness Exotic settings/locations Representation of fear and horror Psychological insights and intricate

characterizations Plots with in plots Poe’s characters descend into madness by

the end of his stories and poems

THE DARK SIDE OF INDIVIDUALISM Opposing the ideas of Thoreau and Concentrates on the darker side of the

human mind—the possible evils and madness

Peers into the supernatural

Reading the story…

Read the pages 474-475 and stop Answer the first question on your reading

guide

Page 476 lines 62-67

Reading the story…

Briefly discuss some of the Gothic details you can find in the earlier reading.

Finishing the story…

Read lines 470-489 What are some of the immediate changes in

Roderick Usher? Continue reading