Effective Use Of Imagery In Theodore Expertly's Poe

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Theodore expertly uses intricate examples of imagery that both accentuates and deepens the underlying tone and meaning of the story. He creates a perplexing poem by effectively giving the necessary details to move the story along; yet not enough to leave no room for individual imagination and perception. By using exceptional word choice he creates a tone of nostalgia that further enhances the imagery, which, to me, personally, makes it feel almost dizzying.
The characters, lacking specific facial descriptions, make the poem inclusive to everyone- the readers can make them whoever they want them to be. It gives it a dream-like quality, as if it’s a blurry memory from a nightmare. The stanzas and lines create a flawless setting, and without the

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