Poe History
Reason Poe was expelled from West Point
Reason the narrator murders the old man
Telling the story from the perspective of the characters
Limited point of view
One of the popular "Goth" Bands
The Cure, My Chemical Romance, Depeche Mode
Where Poe was BORN
Boston, Massachusetts
Kind and friendly
Can be overdone but when used correctly, leaves the reader wanting more
Cliffhanger
Country which Gothic architectural style and medieval art movement started
France
The family that raised Poe after his mother died
Allan Family
The narrator tries to convince the reader of his sanity by
Explaining the careful process he took in covering his crime
When the audience knows something the characters do not
Dramatic Irony
This gothic element includes things like omens, prophecies, monsters, etc.
Supernatural Element
The name of Poe's first wife
Virginia
The narrator thinks this is making sound underneath the floorboards
The old man's heart
How the story is told and how it's written
Style & Form
Gothic element where women are portrayed as weak and dramatic
Damsel in Distress
Poe's archnemesis who wrote his obituary after he died
Rufus Griswold
The reason why the narrator confesses to the police
His anxiety and guilt get the best of him
Nighttime, fog, and storms that limit the visibility of the characters
Setting & Imagery
Mental breakdowns, anxiety, and hallucinations are examples of this Gothic element