Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

very same monster have the ability to make humans sympathize it? Well, these and many more questions are asked of John Gardner’s main character in his novel Grendel. This book tells the story of a monster named Grendel, who originates from Anglo-Saxon tales and features in the popular poem Beowulf. Gardner tells the familiar story of Beowulf but through the perspective of the tale’s main monster, Grendel. At first glance, a reader can confidently state that Grendel is evil and corrupt but, by…

represent the mysterious and scary part of the story. Poe also introduces nature, something that was very common in the Renaissance era, an era in which there was a rebirth of art and helped writers of the 19th century create amazing literary works. Nature in Poe’s poem is interpreted as being quite powerful and sneaky, almost like a ghost from the underworld. The raven itself can be a symbol of death, a sinister being that does not belong on earth. In the line, “Tell me what thy loardly name is…

the diamond haze of the beach something dark was fumbling along...Then the creature stepped from the mirage on to clear sand, and they saw that the darkness was not all shadow but mostly clothing.” Basic Question This is a basic question because at this point in the book I thought to myself “what or who is author referring too?” and “why is he using words like darkness and shadow?”. I asked these questions because it seemed like the author was conveying a scary creature or monster but then…

perfect short story. It has been referred as one of the best short stories in the world. While it is seemingly simple, it contains multiple examples of irony. Every line and comment supports the entirety or harmony of outcome that Poe aspired to attain (CliffsNotes.com, 2016). A Look into Poe’s Life: Many people recognize Edgar Allan Poe by his most famous poem “The Raven”, while others may know him by some of his creepy and dark tales like “The Fall of the House of Usher” or “The Tell-tale…

Although majority of Harrison’s narration of trench warfare is described in chronological order, the description is given a sense of depth when the writing deviates from the sequence. For example, the writer describes a flashback to an event when he talks to veterans and reads newspaper reports. This gives depth because it gives insight to the characters current motivation and emotional state. Sense imagery paints a vivid portrait of a scene to develop the narrative with the use of words and in…

that demands jumping down into a hole through the roof of a building, darkness faded as you look through the whole, it is seven stories high. The ceilings slope, and the walls are made of stone. The tunnels that make up the hallways are lit in long periods of space, creating large dark spaces. Large underground cave with uneven rock walls that rise more than two stories high. Built into the stone walls are places for food, clothing, supplies, and fun and relaxation activities. Narrow paths and…

Jane- Jane is the main character in this book. She has been through so many different accidents that most people don’t go through. Her series of accidents started when she got bit by a spider in the hand. She never could explain why she would get into all sorts of accidents. Until the one accident that finally made her think. The one where she got shot in the head with a nail gun. The only thing no one knew was that she wasn’t the one who shot herself with it, it was her shadow. She later…

Toddlers will believe almost anything, and as they grow, they use what others tell them to form opinions and to learn the difference between what is right and wrong. Parents or guardians demonstrate what they want their kids to believe, in most cases. It could be something as small as believing in the Tooth Fairy to as major as believing…

Gothic literature is dark, morbid, insane, and at the same time enjoyable. Stories in gothic literature focus mainly on the disturbing lives of the main character but also includes ironic events or happenings. Sothern Gothic became popular during the 1940’s and today, still holds relevance with readers, teachers and literature classes. Most of the time Sothern Gothic literature would tie into some sort of social issue in the American South such as slavery. A few very recognizable authors in…

you share a home with, can you unquestionably trust anyone? In the book the tell tale heart, the narrator find his roommates eye, like a vulture. He finds a way to never have to see the menacing eye again. His roommate, also know as, the old man, had know idea what the narrator had anticipated for him. The author of “The Tell Tale Heart”, Edgar Allan Poe, used Characters, suspense, violence, to create a thrilling story. The narrators voice is creepy especially when he repeats words four or five…