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Tone
Tone
Poe develops the tone of his works in a very unique way- which is why his gloomy and "mad" style is so liked. Often, Poe's works circle around themes of insanity and madness. Other times, Poe's works center around loss, sickness, eeriness, gloom, and much more melancholy themes. Poe's tone development allows for more recognition for the plot, and the characters- making his technique effective and appreciated.
Setting
Setting
The way an author develops setting is what shapes the story and theme of a book. With his poems, Poe was able to use the setting to describe his characters, the mood, and even symbolize events that were happening. For example, in "The Fall of the House of Usher" Poe uses the Usher House in order to symbolize the sickening health of the twin sister, and the fall of the Usher House symbolizes the unfortunate death.
Characters
Characters
Poe has few poems with more than fice characters. This allows him to fully concentrate on the characters he included in his poems- especially the ones with a first person point of view. One of Poe's most well-known poems- "The Tell-Tale Heart" is in first point of view. If this poem weren't in this character's point of view, the story would not be slightly as significant as it is because of the effect the narrator's insanity has on the reader and their impression of the character as a whole.
Emulation
I woke- no, sprung! It was that wretched sound. It couldn't be. I lie my head back down- slowly. Very, very, slowly. If I moved too quick, or even made the faintest sound- it might hear me. I couldn't let that happen. I saw what occurred when Mary got out of bed- well, she didn't get back in. I laid frozen. I couldn't move if I wanted to, I couldn't breathe too loud so I didn't. The wind grew loud, my heart was beating inside my skull, I could hear it's snarls out the window- and see its shadow covering over the moonlight. I felt fear like I never had before. Where's my fight or flight? Why am I frozen as if I'm already dead? I need to run. No. If I do that, it will catch me, just as it has caught all of them before. I was chosen on this cold, bitter night- not a sound but the whistle of the wind, and the low growl of the beast. This was the beast that showed no mercy to the children of Glindsdale- twelve gone in the span of two weeks. I don't escape this. This is the end. Not a single thread of hope to grab onto as I see its claws extend through my window, and hover over my head. I close my eyes tight. I'm taken. I feel the burn of the scratches left on my forehead and i feel the blood drip down my face like sap from a tree. What happens now? Why not just slaughter me like the rest? My head pounds as its gallop makes my brain scramble. It runs on its two back legs and carries me as if I'm an unlucky, misbehaved child. We stop. I hope it can't hear my sobs- as I know what's coming. My eyes begin to work again, and there they are in the dark night with silhouettes of the corn field surrounding them. My classmates, my sister, Mary, and my closest friend, Ralph. Hope has arrived once more. Until I see the looks on their hopeless faces, then I begin to worry. I try not to make a sound. It sniffs each child and picks out Eden. Eden begs and cries and is dragged away into the endless cornfield. Her screams can be heard from a distance. We all glance around with tears welled up, questioning who is next. Who will it pick? It returns, and so does my agonizing pain and fear. Its claws wrap around Mary and a tear falls down her glossy eye. I feel my body collapse from my sitting position and my vision goes black. It got her.
Point of View
Point of View
I used first person point of view in order to emulate how Poe uses the character's inner thoughts and feelings to tell the story that allows for understanding of their experiences and not just the story. The point of view also contributes to the emotion in the story because of the relatability to the narrator's fear and discomfort in their situation.
Suspense
Suspense
I utilized one of Poe's most recognized characteristics in his writing- and that's his theme of suspense which he develops by the use of metaphors and uncertainty of the plot overall. Poe's usage of suspense is widely recognized and keeps his poems and short stories interesting because of the open- ended plot and wide range of possibilities.
Gothic Horror
Gothic Horror
I emulated Poe's sense of gothic horror by including a beast and an eerie setting which would make the reader want to know more about what's going on, and the supernatural element to the plot. People love Poe for his gothic horror style because it takes the story to a dark place and adds to the suspense.
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