1. Explication of Poe's Poems
The truth found in his writings is just too awe-inspiring when it comes to the rendering of those darker motives that drive us on. ... As the narrator begins to recount the occurrences that "...have terrified--have tortured--have destroyed [him]," (p.11) he reminds the reader that maybe "...some intellect more calm, more logical, and far less excitable than [his] own," (p.11) will perceive "...nothing more than an ordinary succession of very natural causes and effects," (p.11) contrary to his own belief. ...