Edgar Allan Poe: A Legendary Writer
Typically, when a person hears the name Edgar Allan Poe, the first things that come to mind are murder stories, horror, mystery and,most of all, death. People have many different misconceptions of who this man really was and from where exactly he got his unique writing style. In order to get a better understanding of Poe, it is important to look into his life and his great works. Poe’s poem “The Raven” and his short story “The Black Cat,” are two great examples of just how creative of a writer Poe really was.
Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston on January 19, 1809. (Poe Museum) Poe was the second of three children. Both of his parents, David and Elizabeth Poe, had died by the time he turned three. He was …show more content…
To begin with the obvious, there is the black cat himself. Poe uses symbolism when he mentions the black cat. Black symbolizes a color of evil and also symbolizes death. Black cats are also known for representing bad luck. Also, Poe uses symbolism when he mentions that the cat is blind out of one eye. Like the blind cat, the owner is also blind to his own actions. He can not see what is becoming of himself and where it is leading him. In this story, black is used as more than just a …show more content…
His most popular poem, “The Raven,” was published in 1845, just four years before his death. (CCPA Monitor) Noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere, it is one of the most famous poems ever written. (CCPA Monitor) In this poem, the phrase ‘nevermore’ is often repeated throughout. This word can have numerous meanings, but what Poe is trying to prove is that his loved one is lost forever, to return never again; therefore the message from the raven is “nevermore”. Poe uses the raven as a symbol representing death. A raven is a large black bird and the bird is the messenger that Lenore has died and is to be seen nevermore. He will never see her again. This leaves him sad and with deep sorrow to know that his true love is gone forever.
Another technique that Poe uses in “The Raven” is tone. This poem has a suspenseful and psychotic tone throughout. The tone can be described as suspenseful because throughout, the narrator leaves the reader with many questions like who is Lenore? Is she coming back? Has she died? How did the raven find him? And so many more. The reader is also left to wonder about what will happen next with this weird bird and this man who is going mad. The tone can also be described as psychotic because that is exactly the word to describe what is becoming of this
Typically, when a person hears the name Edgar Allan Poe, the first things that come to mind are murder stories, horror, mystery and,most of all, death. People have many different misconceptions of who this man really was and from where exactly he got his unique writing style. In order to get a better understanding of Poe, it is important to look into his life and his great works. Poe’s poem “The Raven” and his short story “The Black Cat,” are two great examples of just how creative of a writer Poe really was.
Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston on January 19, 1809. (Poe Museum) Poe was the second of three children. Both of his parents, David and Elizabeth Poe, had died by the time he turned three. He was …show more content…
To begin with the obvious, there is the black cat himself. Poe uses symbolism when he mentions the black cat. Black symbolizes a color of evil and also symbolizes death. Black cats are also known for representing bad luck. Also, Poe uses symbolism when he mentions that the cat is blind out of one eye. Like the blind cat, the owner is also blind to his own actions. He can not see what is becoming of himself and where it is leading him. In this story, black is used as more than just a …show more content…
His most popular poem, “The Raven,” was published in 1845, just four years before his death. (CCPA Monitor) Noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere, it is one of the most famous poems ever written. (CCPA Monitor) In this poem, the phrase ‘nevermore’ is often repeated throughout. This word can have numerous meanings, but what Poe is trying to prove is that his loved one is lost forever, to return never again; therefore the message from the raven is “nevermore”. Poe uses the raven as a symbol representing death. A raven is a large black bird and the bird is the messenger that Lenore has died and is to be seen nevermore. He will never see her again. This leaves him sad and with deep sorrow to know that his true love is gone forever.
Another technique that Poe uses in “The Raven” is tone. This poem has a suspenseful and psychotic tone throughout. The tone can be described as suspenseful because throughout, the narrator leaves the reader with many questions like who is Lenore? Is she coming back? Has she died? How did the raven find him? And so many more. The reader is also left to wonder about what will happen next with this weird bird and this man who is going mad. The tone can also be described as psychotic because that is exactly the word to describe what is becoming of this