Edgar Allen Poe is a revolutionary writer. I personally prefer his poems because they are open to interpretation. He uses very dark Gothic themes and tones that make you want to keep reading. For example, in The Raven, Poe is very vague and ominous and there are many different things that the raven could signify or what "nevermore" could mean, at times, his writing can be confusing and hard to decipher but when you finally do figure it out, you can relate to it and appreciate his writing style
Nice job Lissette. Just a few things to ponder and potentially use to further your argument...
ReplyDelete1) Poe actually intended for his poems to be open ended, somewhat vague and nuanced, and open to interpretation. Why do you think he did that?
2) Can his refusal to be rational or normal in the style of his writing be seen as Romantic?
3) How do you think his pieces not only sound the beliefs of Romanticism but bridge and connect to the Transcendentalist movement?
4) Do you think Poe wanted his works to literally be analyzed? Why or why not?
5) Why do you think Poe wrote his poetry, this way and on these topics, besides him having an obviously sad life?
6) How does Poe and his ideas connect to readers? Why and how are they so relatable if they are so surreal and fantastical?
I agree that Edgar Allan Poe is very confusing, but maybe he wanted his writing to be like a puzzle so the reader can decipher and interpret the work alone. As if he wants the reader to draw their own conclusion.
ReplyDeletewell written. I agree, there are many different ways to interpret Poe's stories. I think that makes them more interesting both to read and discuss
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