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Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Black Cat', 2002.
An analysis of the short story "narrated" by Edgar Allan Poe ' The Black Cat', and how he portrays the cat as a sinister and demonic creature.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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Metaphors not only can be used as literal interpretation of events, but also have metaphorical meanings. A good example would be the black cat in Edgar Allan Poe?s ?The Black Cat? and how the narrator in the story implied throughout the story that the cat is of demonic creature. The black cat in the short story not only has a literal meaning of a normal household cat but also from a metaphorical-side of meaning, as the narrator?s personal demon, which haunts him throughout the story and brings him to the point of near insanity.
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"The first mention of the black cat in the short story is when the narrator?s wife noticed his partiality for domestic pets and ?lost no opportunity of procuring those of the most agreeable kind? (894), which includes a black cat. In the beginning, the narrator describes the cat as a ?large and beautiful animal, entirely black, and sagacious to a degree? (894). When he describes the cat in this way, the narrator gave us his view of the cat as an everyday, normal household cat that people who have had an encounter with cats can feel a real connection to. Even though some people might have the superstitious belief that an entirely black cat might be a minion of the underworld or a witch in disguise which his wife did when she ?made frequent allusions to the ancient popular notion? (894), the narrator tries his best to also show that this is a normal cat like any other. The narrator also gives the pet the name of Pluto, which is the name for the god of the underworld in Roman mythology. By doing this, he further connects the black cat of his to something from the underworld. He also calls what he sees when he went back to check out the ruins of his house that burned down as an apparition (895) and a ?phantasm of the cat? (896). An apparition is a ghost or spirit and by following what the narrator describes, his view of the black cat goes from a normal household pet to something that haunts him for months. The loss of the cat not only brought him remorse at what he did to the cat when he hung it on a rope but also regret at the loss of a fine pet."
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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat", 2006.
This paper discusses critics of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Black Cat".
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 72.95
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This paper explains that Edgar Allan Poe, who is known for his "scary" stories such as "The Black Cat", uses descriptive narrative to get the reader intensely interested in what is going on, what the characters are doing and thinking, and what the climax will be in the story. The author reviews criticisms of "The Black Cat", such as that of William Henry Smith, who 159 years ago contended that Poe's reasoning was absurd and immoral. The paper relates that today Poe is considered to be a genius. The paper continues to describe the story.
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"So, what to do with the body? He places the corpse inside a wall by removing the bricks, putting his dead wife in there, and replacing the bricks. "Having procured mortar, sand, and hair, with every possible precaution, I prepared a plaster that could not possibly be distinguished from the old." This took some careful planning, but a madman can do these things, readers are to understand after working through "A Black Cat." After burying his wife, he now seeks out the cat that has been so much of a problem to him."
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Edgar Allen Poe's "The Black Cat", 2004.
This paper is a complete analysis of how the main character is a disturbing character.
799 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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This paper completely describes how the main character is disturbing. Many quotes and examples from the literature are provided. The paper describes how Edgar Allen Poe really spoke of the underlying meanings he was trying to get across to the reader. This paper also explains Poe's motivation behind his writing.
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"Edgar Allen Poe writes many stories which have the main character act insane or crazy, and one of these is a short story entitled ?The Black Cat.? In this short story, the main character seems to have extremely weird, disturbing things happen to him, and as a result, his reactions are just as extreme. Poe?s main character is very disturbing in this story. His behavior is truly not the most disturbing quality about him, but rather his behavior is just a result of this ultimately disturbing quality. His ultimately disturbing quality is the workings of his mind and how his heart handles the matter."
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Fear and Madness in Edgar Allan Poe, 2008.
An analysis of the mood and tone in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-tale Heart".
778 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 40.95
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The paper discusses how Edgar Allan Poe's works, "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-tale Heart", are stories that reveal Poe's incredible technique of establishing mood and tone through fear and madness with his narrators. The paper explains that by making the men in the stories appear normal, Poe tricks us into fear and creates a perfect horror story.
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"Edgar Allan Poe is a master at creating the perfect moss and tone for his horror stories. Two stories that emphasize this fact are "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-tale Heart," in which Poe heightens mood and tone with fear and madness. Both stories are psychological thrillers, a trademark for Poe. Jack Sullivan maintains that Poe transformed the horror story by "endowing it with new psychological insight and consistency of tone and atmosphere" (Sullivan 323). He adds that Poe's stories are "painfully artful" (323). These statements cannot be argued, as Poe delighted in the macabre and making his readers feel uncomfortable. Jay Parini agrees with this, adding that Poe's stories are stories of "intrusion--whether culmination in the act of violent murder or in the psychological violation of another person or in describing the internal war of the divided self" (Parini 269)."
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Edgar Allan Poe, 2007.
A review of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of Red Death' and 'The Black Cat'.
1,048 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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This paper reviews and discusses 'The Masque of Red Death' and 'The Black Cat' by Edgar Allan Poe. According to the paper, there is a sense of foreboding that is almost tactile within theses two works. The paper reports that although the stories differ in content and character, they remain examples of Poe's well crafted ability to make the unbelievable believable as well as fantastic, simultaneously.
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"Alcoholism as well as the power and privilege, considered demonstrative problems within the lifetime of Poe, a time when challenges were issuing forth from every working class struggle and every example of a patient woman who had been drank out of house and home without recourse was in league with evil. Poe writes this work as if a man, given the ultimate power over house and home is given a dangerous gift especially if he is predisposed to drink, as drink can hopelessly and helplessly change a man into a monster, as can unrestrained decadence, seen in the previous story."
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Edgar Allan Poe?s Short Stories, 2005.
This paper discusses autobiographical elements in Edgar Allan Poe's short stories "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher".
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper explains that Edgar Allan Poe's short stories "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher", which explored the inner workings of the mind, were unlike the general style of writing of the time. The author points out that Poe led a troubled life, which may explain why his writing is so complex and filled with tormented characters. The paper relates that many connections have been made between Poe and these two short stories because he chose to write them in first person thus giving the reader the impression that they are autobiographical; his use of first person narration also aids the underlying psychological subtext because the reader is being told a story and can evaluate the narrator along with the story he is telling.
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"Poe's characters in "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher" are afflicted with mental instability which, similar to Poe, has been attributed to loss. Poe's father abandoned the family in 1810, and shortly after passed away. Poe's mother passed away in 1811, from tuberculosis which was very early in the author's life. Tomc believed the loss of his mother and wife, later in his career, created a lasting impression on his writing. The mental instability Poe acquired from the loss of his parents is reflected in both the narrator in "The Black Cat" and Roderick Usher from "The Fall of the House of Usher" although both characters react to the instability differently. In terms of mental instability the narrator in "The Black Cat" describes his self as being "more moody, more irritable, more regardless of the feelings of others.""
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Edgar Allan Poe: Guilty Conscience, 2006.
An exploration of some of the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 96.95
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This paper explores the works of Edgar Allan Poe,by looking at the man behind the book. The author specifically centers on the two most famous works of Poe, "Tell- Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat" by examining the attitudes of the characters and how they are portrayed and what message the books are trying to give.The author concludes that with the similarities and differences between these two main works of Edgar Allan Poe, it is easy to see why Poe is considered one of the most controversial writers of all time and why has been criticized and also had much honor.
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"The task of the narrator begins with careful planning, but in the end his guilty conscience creates his downfall. For seven days, the narrator watches the old man while he sleeps. The narrator's comments show his confidence and courage in his plan to kill: "Never before that night had I felt the extent of my own powers - of my sagacity. I could scarcely contain my feelings of triumph" (Poe 810). The narrator's comfort in his evil act continued even when the police came to check on the old man and investigate the loud noises neighbors heard the night before: "I smiled,-for what had I to fear? I bade the gentlemen welcome" (Poe 813). However, the narrator's mind is quickly consumed with guilt, which creates his figment of the imagination of hearing the old man's heartbeat from under the flooring."
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"The Oblong Box" by Edgar Allan Poe, 2008.
A review of Edgar Allan Poe's short story, "The Oblong Box".
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 43.95
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This paper examines the importance of the setting in the book, "The Oblong Box", by Edgar Allan Poe. The paper first explains that when considering the settings in any story, it is important to consider the geographical location, the time, weather conditions, social conditions, and the mood. The paper then looks at how all of these parts of the setting play an important role in the story written by Edgar Allan Poe. The paper also points out that time of the story is important because it helps to build the suspense of the story as time (in the short story) is delayed without explanation.
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"First, consider the place where the story takes place. The place is the packet-ship called, Independence. Poe tells how the ship would have many passengers and one of the passengers is a man called Mr. Cornelius Wyatt who is an artist and having been a fellow-student with him at the C--- University. This is an important part of the setting that will lead the story from one point to another as the narrator tries to find out why Wyatt is not friendly and even to the death of Wyatt in the last section of the story. Included in the setting is the fact that Mr. Wyatt having three state rooms with these rooms being roomy."
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Edgar Allan Poe, 2003.
An analysis of the personal and historical context of the work of Edgar Allan Poe.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper examines the personal and historical context of Edgar Allan Poe's work. It focuses in on Poe's handling of human nature in three stories: "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Tale-Tell Heart," and "The Black Cat," and the poem, "The Raven."
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"Edgar Allan Poe is known as the writer of ghost stories .And while it's certainly true that many of his tales have the requisite elements of ghost stories, ghoulies and ghosties and things that go bump in the night, they are much more than simply attempt to .."
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The Case of Edgar Allan Poe, 2004.
A look at the controversy surrounding the life and death of the author, Edgar Allan Poe.
2,085 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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This paper examines how, since his death, there have been two different people with the name of Edgar Allen Poe. It looks at how many readers now believe Edgar Allan Poe was a drunkard and a drug addict who suffered from insanity. This paper points out why and how Poe's reputation was desecrated after his death and looks into both the falsehoods and truths of his life.
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"Griswold and Poe became acquainted in 1841 in connection to an anthology of poetry on which Griswold was working. Poe had given him some advice in regards to poets and works that he felt should be included in the book, but Griswold disregarded Poe?s advice. After the book was published, Poe, who was a critic, stated in a review that some of the poets who made their appearance were ?too mediocre to entitle them to particular notice?. Still, overall the review was a good one, but the negative comment angered Griswold. When a later review that was highly negative of both the book and Griswold?s talents was published anonymously, he assumed that Poe was responsible for that review."
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"The Mask of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe, 2001.
A look at the writing style and the structure that Edgar Allan Poe uses in his novel "The Mask of Red Death".
590 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 31.95
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A look at the structure and use of writing style in "The Mask of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe uses contrasting descriptions that work in conjunction with the literary elements to produce a dramatic impact. His use of contrasts helps tie the elements together and produces a powerful effect.
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"The Mask of the Red Death" is a fiction story with a structure strongly supported by literary elements, including tone, plot, symbols, characterization, and setting. The detailed description of the setting plays a key role in the structural development and helps the reader picture the sequence of events vividly. The plot is critical to the structure, as it unravels gradually, and the symbols and the tone complement it with strong detailed contrasts.
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Edgar Allan Poe, 2006.
A reflection of Edgar Allan Poe's life through an analysis of his poems and a review of his life.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper discusses and reflects upon the lonely and difficult life of Edgar Allan Poe. The paper explains that Poe suffered from depression for most of his life and that it was this depression that eventually caused his early death. The paper uses the poetry of Poe as well as biographical information to reflect on the American poet's life.
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""Helen, they beauty is to me Like those Nicean barks of yore, That gently, o'er a perfumed sea, The weary, way-worn wanderer bore To his own native shore" (Barnet, Berman, and Burto 697). This is the first verse of the poem called, "To Helen," and it is only one of many poems and writings that Edgar Allan Poe wrote during his life. "Helen of Troy, [was] considered the most beautiful woman of ancient times" (Barnet, Berman, and Burto 697). No doubt, Edgar Allen Poe was touched by her beauty and moved to write this poem. Poe's biography will show that his life was difficult due to losing both of his parents before the age of three. This and the lost of his wife caused Poe to suffer with depression. This depression is what finally caused him to die at an early age. Looking at the biography and..."
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"King Pest" by Edgar Allan Poe, 2006.
A review of Edgar Allan Poe's short story, "King Pest".
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 60.95
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This paper reviews one of Edgar Allan Poe's least popular short stories, "King Pest". This paper also takes a look at the life and history of Poe, and the various factors that influenced his opinions and outlook as expressed in "King Pest".
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"The title character directly proclaims himself a "monarch" who rules over an "undivided empire under the title of 'King Pest the First.'" Here it would seem that Poe is clearly taking stabs at the British Monarchy, even more so because the story is set in England, not in the author's native country the United States. The phrase "undivided empire" is a sarcastic jab at the United Kingdom, especially as it had recently lost the War of American Independence at the time Poe was writing.
King Pest speaks glowingly about the undertaker's apartment as the "Dais-Chamber of our Palace," and to his cohorts as "the councils of our kingdom." His "Serene Consort" is called Queen Pest, and the other members of the grotesque council are humorously named "His Grace the Arch Duke Pest-Iferous," "His Grace the Duke Pest-Ilential," "His Grace the Duke Tem-Pest," "Her Serene Highness the Arch Duchess Ana-Pest." Finally, King Pest refers to the council's "sacred and lofty purposes." Juxtaposing monarchic titles and regalia with gory imagery of rotting corpses and paralyzed mummies half alive in coffins, Poe is unquestionably snickering at the British monarchy. The supposedly "sacred and lofty purpose" of drinking every sip of wine, ale, and spirit in the undertaker's apartment proves to be a powerful critique of arrogant British political maneuvers during colonization and the nation's egomaniacal self-aggrandizement."
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Edgar Allan Poe, 2002.
A look at the concept of the "evil eye" in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This study will seek to examine the symbolic idea of the "evil eye" in Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell Tale Heart. By uncovering the symbolism within the story, we can see how this illustrates the madness within Poe's narrator.
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Edgar Allan Poe, 2002.
Discusses the life and works of author, Edgar Allan Poe.
525 words (approx. 2.1 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 32.95
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This paper examines the works of Edgar Allan Poe and his life. The influence his life played in his works is addressed.
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Edgar Allan Poe and Freud's Death Wish Theory, 2002.
A study of the Freudian "death wish" theory through the poems of Edgar Allan Poe.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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The author of this paper sets out to prove that Edgar Allan Poe did not ascribe to Freud's theory that man has an unconscious desire to die, despite his preoccupation with death in his poems. By elaborating on Freud's theory, the author shows how Poe did not desire death but instead sought a change of condition from sorrow to joy.
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"Poe's overwhelming desire for release from suffering, even temporarily, is as great as his overwhelming anguish and loneliness. But he continues to reject death by rejecting the Raven which symbolizes and portends it. And even in the unconscious state, he is inclined towards former joy in the company of Lenore rather than towards a voiding of that joy in the voiding of life in or through death. Hence, Freud's assumption on a death wish fails."
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