Poe was a man who had experiences with a disease that killed many people in his lifetime. ... The last room is decorated in black and is illuminated by a scarlet light. ... The clock that presides over that room also reminds the guests of death's final judgment. ... Poe describes this morbid character in the following, "His vesture was dabbled in blood --and his broad brow, with all the features of the face, was besprinkled with the scarlet horror" (Poe). ... This central overall theme that death is inescapable can be seen in the vast amount of symbolism scattered throughout the...

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These two stories encompass the elements of plot, character, setting and point of view among others. Although the elements of the central theme of murder are different, these stories share other elements that make these stories unique. ... This comparison sets the scene for the reader to view and imagine how the new and old collide in the south. ... In fact, she sleeps with Homer's dead body in a room decorated as a bridal suite. (458) In both stories, it seems that the protagonist is not concerned if their victim should learn a lesson because their main focus is revenge for revenge&#x...

• Word Count: 817
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• Grade Level: High School

The old man doesn't have any fear sharing a house with someone he has good relation with, someone he never has trouble with and someone who also loves him. ... The conflict starts when the narrator decides to go to the old man's room every night for one week with the intention to do the dirty job. ... Point of view and tone: This is an example of first person point because personal pronoun is used through the story. ... Central Idea/Theme/Symbolism: The narrator's paranoid and maniac behavior push him to commit a terrible act. ... Another theme in the story is the feeling of gui...

• Word Count: 893
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• Grade Level: High School

The point of view is almost always in the first Person and the narrator is the protagonist. ... Poe weaves this theme throughout the story as he lures Furtunato to his ultimate demise. ... He uses this to tie into his theme of seeking revenge. ... Gilman continues to add gothic elements through the woman's point of view. ... When the woman's mental stability worsens and she starts to believe that a woman is trapped behind the wallpaper and creeps around the room. ...

• Word Count: 1075
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School