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Tell Tale Heart, the insane story of a self assured sane man. This short story was published during 1843 by the eccentric author Edgar Allan Poe. In this short story, the frantic narrator diligently tries to convince the reader that he is a sane man, while providing contradicting details for his quest to murder an innocent old man. His reasons behind it? Simply because he is agitated by the old man’s eye and finds it distasteful. In this short story “The Tell Tale Heart,” Edgar Allan Poe depicts…

Imagine not having to hold the steering wheel, sleep, or work while the car is driving. Driverless cars can be the next generation and bring lots of benefits into the world (Biba). Such as, a safer environment, because they rely on many different things like sensors that humans cannot do or provide (“Look, No Hands”). Less injuries should occur as it is a machine and not being controlled by a human who is distracted by something or for some reason (“Driverless Cars”). Another way it can be safer…

The “Grandfather of Goth”(Semtner) Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston on January 19, 1809. He was born into a family of performers, causing a lot of traveling. However, at the age of three both of his parents had died of tuberculosis. A tobacco merchant names John Allan adopted him, now his new family accepted Poe as their own and gave him everything. Soon, his new family moved to London and Poe studied in England. After returning home Poe grew a love for writing, he was inspired by a poet…

Edgar Allan Poe’s stories all have some type of mysterious setting that makes the reader read in between the lines and decipher the meaning. His stories also incorporate a great deal of violence and sinister acts, which adds a grimness to each story he tells. “The Black Cat” is a true work of literature that incorporates a hidden meaning in the story with the use of sinister violence. In this particular story, the narrator’s use of the first-person point of view, symbolism through the…

Throughout the novel The Perfume- the story of a murderer, the author Patrick Süskind explores and displays his protagonist Jean-Baptiste Grenouille’s journey from an orphan to the greatest perfumer in France with an array of different ways, ranging from an animal to a God. Süskind uses a variety of literary techniques such as zoomorphism, allusions, and imagery to reveal Grenouille’s fickle disposition. Consequently, the effect of making divine, animalistic and childlike comparisons of the…

Can you imagine a car that doesn’t require a driver? The concept of a driverless car may seem simply preposterous to the simple minded folks of the 21st century. However, the concept of a driverless car is becoming a reality and many forms of this technology can be seen on the roads today. Driverless cars are being researched and designed which are based on the ideology that this car will be help the individual users and the economy of a country. Although many are enthusiastic about these cars,…

The narrator named Montresor tells this story in first person. Immediately at the beginning of the story Montresor lets you know his hatred towards an individual named Fortunato. According to Montresor, Fortunato has insulted him repeatedly and has vowed revenge on him. During carnival night, Fortunato has had a few drinks and Montresor takes advantage of this by enticing him about a new sherry wine named Amontillado. A wine, which happens to be one of Fortunato’s favorite, since he considers…

Using Hand Controls for Disabled Drivers Disabled drivers may have specific concerns that don’t apply to other drivers, but that doesn’t mean that a disability should stop a person from driving. If you’re disabled and wish to drive, the first step you may need to take is to be officially recognized as disabled by the state in which you live. Once you have done this, you might be required to have hand controls installed in your vehicle. Hand controls may enable you to drive independently, and…

It is mankind’s human nature to be overcome with jealousy to a point where they feel the need for revenge. The Cask of Amontillado, written by Edgar Allan Poe, is a fictional short story where the narrator expresses his thoughts and choices as it leads up to the act of revenge. The narrator, Montresor, leads his “friend,” Fortunato, into the catacombs by tricking him into thinking that there is amontillado, and he buries him alive in the catacombs. Human beings are not born evil, but instead are…

During this presentation on the visual rhetoric used in the Rolex advertisement, there were numerous examples brought up. The most striking appeal of the advertisement was the bright image of the Rolex watch towards the bottom of the page. Set against a dull grey background, the watch stands out mostly due to its colors —silver and gold— which have a positive connotation. The color gold evokes thoughts of luxury, wealth and status. The ad makes the eyes travel downward, following the bolded…