It also in a specific manner tries to make parallels between Poe's own character and his projections onto his tales and poems, in here "The Oval Portrait". ... The whole thing happening in the story will be presented as a dream analysis of the narrator. ... Also to explore the inner psyche or the idea behind the creation of the characters in the story and relate them to Poe's own personality and background: The Narrator, The Painter and his Bride. ... In other words, the main focal point of the article is on the psychology of the characters in the story. ...

• Word Count: 3098
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate