The Pit And The Pendulum Summary

Of course, many beautiful stories show how humans go to considerable extents to survive. The tale of “The Pit and the Pendulum,” displays this by condemning the narrator to death. The sense of emotional morality exuded by the narrator leads to a sense of increased urgency in the story and power of the mood. This tale is valid proof that Humans will sacrifice unimaginable things to stay alive. Through out multiple experiences and hardships one can persevere.
Initially, the Narrator observes that there are seven candles in front of him. First he sees them as angels and believes that perhaps some type of charity will come his way. As he looks at them, however, they change into ghost like objects and he sees them as having heads of flame.