Poe And Sedaris Analysis

While reading Poe and Sedaris I used two different approaches to understanding fiction. The first approach was to give the work/story a fair chance, because judging a story by its genre or title is usually my first approach, which usually leads me away from a good meaningful story. Giving the story a fair chance forced me to open my mind and thoughts on the situation that was occurring in the story. I was able to put myself into the story. At some point I was able to see myself creeping into a dark room while holding my breath, and trying not to make a sound. Poe and Sedaris story also made me think of my favorite show, which is “I Almost Got Away With It” that broadcasted on the ID channel. Slowing down was the second approach that I used, which gave me a chance to look up unfamiliar words or phrases, and it also gave me time to think about what expired the author to write a story that involved so much darkness and mystery.
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“Naima, come over here”, and I turned to see if maybe a friend or family member was shopping too. No, it was not. Once I turned the corner it became clear that I was being called by a pair of shoes. Red Shoes! Then I found my way to a popular clothing store to buy something to wear for my office party. Once I reached the special occasion dresses, I heard the same call, “Naima”. I just kept shopping like I did not hear anything. But hearing my name called by items made me think twice about my mental status. Should I call a doctor or are the voices of the items be seen as reminders of how fortunate I am? Hearing material items call out to me gives me the feeling of being blessed, because I am able to buy all of the things that call out to me. However, should I think that maybe the voices are something deeper, maybe it is my conscience trying to make me aware of my compulsive buying? The