Born during the Romanic Era in literature, Poe managed shock readers of his time and the modern readers, with terrifying, gruesome plots. ... It was published, but did not receive any significant attention from the public nor the critics (May 1807). ... The suspense experienced by the reader is nearly unbearable at this point. One does not know when or how he is going to kill the old man. ... He catches a glimpse of the "Evil Eye" (Stern 291), driving him to murder. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In their conversation, the author leads the reader to understand that Elisa is a mellow, passive housewife who has much of her attention diverted away from her husband and toward her chrysanthemums. ... After several attempts and offers the man was going to turn away and leave but he catches a glimpse of the chrysanthemums and suddenly thereafter, their conversation makes a quick turn and heads toward another direction. ... Notice how Steinbeck describes how Elisa's irritated face has vanished as a result from the stranger's question, which is Elisa's interest. ... This momen...

• Word Count: 1566
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School