Comparison Between 'Dangerous Game And' Porphyria's Lover

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Did you know that some people have so much passion for things that it can cause them to do violent acts they wouldn't of thought about before? In the two writings “Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell and “Porphyria's Lover” by “Robert Browning” this is shown. The author usage of the literary devices detail as well as point of view. Through point of view along with detail Connell and Browning show serious passion can cause people to commit violent acts. Connell and Browning both use Point of view to show that with too much passion some people can do violent acts. The lover of Porphyria just finished strangling her “I am quite sure she felt no pain. As a shut bud that holds a bee. I warily open her lids: again.” The man realizes

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