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Short Answer
1. Why is the idea of revenge so powerful for people? What does the saying, “Revenge is a dish best served cold” mean? Do you agree with it?
Teaching Suggestion: Poe’s story is a case study in coldly calculated revenge, and this prompt will get them thinking about the theme of revenge. As a class, you might brainstorm examples of historical events or more recent news stories that involved revenge or acts of vengeance, such as vendettas, feuds, or acts of retribution. Encourage students to delve into the motivations behind these acts, the consequences, and the impact on individuals and communities.
2. What elements define the horror genre? What additional characteristics identify a story as Gothic horror? Have you read any works by Edgar Allan Poe that fit this description?
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Berenice
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Hop-Frog
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Ligeia
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Tamerlane
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The Black Cat
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The Conqueror Worm
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The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
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The Fall of the House of Usher
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The Gold Bug
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The Haunted Palace
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The Imp of the Perverse
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The Lake
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The Man of the Crowd
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The Masque of the Red Death
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The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
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The Oval Portrait
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The Philosophy of Composition
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