Ch. 7 Flashcards
What does Edgar Allen Poe usually depict?
depraved men who are twisted and tortured by their innermost nature
Edgar Allen Poe was the first American writer to influence what 3 genres?
Poetry
Fiction
Criticism
What does Edgar Allen believe and not believe on literature
Literature should not be a means of instruction but rather entertainment
When did Edgar Allen Poe lose his parents
At an early age
What are Poe’s principle for literary composition
- A work must have high literary quality, not just develop typical American content
- A single emotion or mood should dominate a work
- A work should be short enough to be read in one sitting
For the Christian, Poe’s perspective is flawed Because?
of his exclusive focus on entertainment and the Morbid side of man’s nature
What does “to Helen” Emphasize?
It emphasizes the souls attraction to Beauty
What is the Rhyme Scheme of “to Helen”?
It is ababb cdcdc effef
What is the important feature of “the Raven”
- Frequent use of internal and multi-syllabic
- Increasing emotional intensity
- Frequent use of repetition
what does the speaker mean by asking if there is a balm in Gilead?
It is a biblical allusion and means he wants to know I’d he will experience relief from the bitter grief he has experienced
In “Sonnet–To-Science” science is likened to a vulture because it has wings and it “preys… Upon what?
Upon the Poet’s heart
To emphasize the theme of “Sonnet To Science” this sonnet features:
- References to mythology
- The speaker’s dream
- Nature
In “to my mother” the warm, personal tone makes it what?
uncharacteristic for Poe’s poetry in general
According to the speaker,Annabel lees primary purpose in life was
To love and to be loved
What are Annabel lee stylistic element and what does it contribute to?
Diction,meter,and repetition
It contributes to the fairy tale mood
What is the theme of the purloined letters
Appearances can be deceiving
Herman Melville was born to what and what happened to him
Born into a prosperous family,but experienced poverty due to fathers bankruptcy and death.
What was Herman Melville’s greatest work?
Moby Dick
What type of style did Herman Melville favor?
Realistic style
What is the theme or central idea of barley the scrivener?
Man is flawed and lives out of futile and isolated existence
In Bartley the scrivener the narrators primary rule of life is
The easiest way of life is the best
In Bartley the scrivener the frequently repeated image that is significant to Bartleby’s interpretation is
The walls
