The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Unknown Grade45 min
Learning Objective
I can analyze the themes of death and madness in Edgar Allan Poe's poetry and short stories.
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Why should you read Edgar Allan Poe? - Scott Peeples
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Analyze how the theme of madness is portrayed in "The Tell-Tale Heart." Discuss the narrator's mental state and how it relates to the theme of guilt associated with death, providing specific examples from the text. Examine the theme of death in "The Raven." How does the speaker's interaction with the raven reflect his descent into madness? Use specific examples from the poem to support your analysis.”
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