1. Edgar Allen Poe

2. Poe 1809-1849 Lived with foster parents, until he is estranged from them Joined the Army in 1827 for two years Moved around: New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Richmond Known as a ruthless literary critic Published a collection of poems in 1827 and 1829

3. Famous Works The Fall of the House of Usher The Cask of Amontillado The Tell-Tale Heart Lenore To Helen The Raven

4. The Single Effect This relates all details of the story to one outcome and/or effect by the end of the story. Every event in the story is essential to the plot and ending.

5. Gothic Literature Decay, death, madness Exotic settings/locations Representation of fear and horror Psychological insights and intricate characterizations Plots with in plots Poe’s characters descend into madness by the end of his stories and poems

6. THE DARK SIDE OF INDIVIDUALISM Opposing the ideas of Thoreau and Concentrates on the darker side of the human mind—the possible evils and madness Peers into the supernatural

7. Reading the story… Read the pages 474-475 and stop Answer the first question on your reading guide Page 476 lines 62-67

8. Reading the story… Briefly discuss some of the Gothic details you can find in the earlier reading.

9. Finishing the story… Read lines 470-489 What are some of the immediate changes in Roderick Usher? Continue reading