Vocabulary
sangue
blood
Where and when was Edgar Allan Poe born?
1809, Boston, Massachussets, USA.
What is the title of the show we saw at the theatre?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Say the paradigma of the verb: TO FIND
FIND FOUND FOUND TROVARE
Who's the most famous English playwright?
When did he die?
Shakespeare, 1616 April 23rd
nipote maschio degli zii
nephew
What happened to his family?
His mother died when he was 2 and his father abandoned the family.
Who's Dupin?
A clever investigator
Say the paradigma of the verb: TO LEAVE
LEAVE LEFT LEFT LASCIARE, PARTIRE
What do many critics say about "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"? Why?
It is considered the first modern detective story because it introduces a clevere detective who solve cases useing logic and observation
sospetto
suspect
Was he a good student?
What did he study at university?
Did he graduate?
No, he wasn't.
He studied Languages.
No, he dropped out after one year
Who is Doctor Flow?
A doctor specialized in human anatomy
Say the paradigma of the verb: TO UNDERSTAND
UNDERSTAND UNDERSTOOD UNDERSTOOD CAPIRE
- werewolf / orangutan
- two women died / Dupin's uncle died
- Dupin isn't intelligent / Dupin is clever
lupo mannaro
werewolf
What's his most famous poem?
And what does it mean?
The raven (Il corvo)
What is the relationship between the sailor and Madame Camille?
They are secret lovers
Say the paradigma of the verb: TO READ
READ READ READ LEGGERE
Why is theatre important?
It is a way to learn about history, emotions, human behaviour. It's an important cultural experience
nodo
knot
Who did he marry?
What happened after his wife's death?
Virginia, his cousin.
After her death he suffered from depression.
What's the name of the radio?
Radio Baguette
Say the paradigma of the verb: TO KNOW
KNOW KNEW KNOWN CONOSCERE
When was "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" publicated?
1841