All authors use literary features to develop atmosphere in their stories, and "William Wilson" is no exception. ... Exploring how Edgar Allan Poe depicts the atmosphere in his story by utilizing various stylistic devices such as diction, symbolism and metaphor, teaches us how he creates the story's mood. ... Overall, Poe implies the dark and mysterious tensions by using some literary devices such as diction, symbolism and metaphor. Poe applies these influential devices to present the relationship between the narrator and his doppelganger for the viewers, though not the narrato...

• Word Count: 591
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Poe employs this literary device often to induce the reader not only to study Montresor, but also for self-examination. ... "Cask of Amontillado's" device of an exaggerating narrator in the devilish character of Montresor well plays out his mental anguish and instability as he deals with his deeds. ...

• Word Count: 1117
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate