Although numerous critics have different views on Poe's writing style, I believe that Harold Bloom hits the mark rather appropriately when he says that "Poe has an uncanny talent for exposing our common nightmares and hysteria lurking beneath our carefully structured lives." ... Although their original relationship with each other is one of respect and love, the situation soon changes. ... Yet this is merely a tool Poe uses to enhance his message of his view of the world. The distinction between right and wrong in Poe's stories is a very powerful theme, ever present in his horrif...

• Word Count: 4324
• Approx Pages: 17
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• Grade Level: High School

With his writing flourishing and his personal life with Gallagher happy, Carver brought his drinking under control. ... She leaves the room to get on a robe, and Robert and the narrator share a marijuana cigarette, again much to his wife's dismay. ... I'll follow along with you. ... The story unfolds through the narrator's point of view. ... He seems to be uncomfortable with the notion of blindness, with his wife's connection to the man, and with his own inability to relate to other human beings. ...

• Word Count: 11148
• Approx Pages: 45
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

With its publication he finally received the critical praise he had longed for. ... They all drink heavily and eat a large dinner, complete with strawberry pie. ... She leaves the room to get on a robe, and Robert and the narrator share marijuana who has never smoked before. ... The narrator gets into it, and starts drawing the cathedral with Robert's hand on his. ... He does, and he completes the drawing with his eyes closed. ...

• Word Count: 3978
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School