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Introduction: Edgar Allan Poe is a well renown 19th century American writer that perfected the art of the short story, specifically in the realm of the gothic genre. Poe was also a master poet, playing with style and language in his writings. Poe captivated his readers with his fascination with crime and death bringing a new life to literature.
Thesis: Edgar Allan Poe’s tragic life controlled the content of his writings.
I. Early life
A. Birth
B. Abandonment
C. Army
a. Pamphlet of Poems in 1827
II. “The Raven” Edgar Allan Poe
A. The themes of this poem are devotion, and the grief that can’t be forgotten
B. The Raven symbolizes Remembrance of Lenore.
C. What did his past life control in this writing?
III. “The Black Cat” Edgar Allan Poe
A. The themes of this poem are love and hate.
B. These are dangers that lead to alcohol in which Edgar was addicted for most of his life.
C. Why did his childhood tragedies have to do with this poem?
IV. “The Cask of Amontillado” Edgar Allan Poe
A. The themes of this poem revenge, foolishness, and irony.
B. Montreseur wants to take revenge on Fortunato after causing pain to him and his family.
C. How does this poem correlate with his past tragedies?
V. “Lenore” Edgar Allan Poe
A. The themes in this poem are mourning and loss.
B. Lenore symbolizes perfection and the poem reflects death at a young age.
C. Who is Poe talking about, his love Lenore or his brother Leonard?
VI. “Alone” Edgar Allan Poe
A. The themes of this poem are loneliness, sadness, and negativity.
B. Express the loneliness in his early life
C. What tragedy does this poem use?
VII. Conclusion
A. Reiterate the thesis statement
B. Conclude with a quote and / or explanation of all 5 poems
