Part one of term paper
Thesis: The depression and hardships experienced by Edgar Allan Poe during his lifetime led to reoccurring themes of death and Goth in many of his short stories. I. “The Cask of Amontillado” A. Premeditated murder is the theme of “The Cask of Amontillado”. 1. Montresor has a deep hatred for Fortunato. 2. Fortunato plans to kills Mont ...

Part two of term paper
... planned the deaths before hand. B. The palace shows the signs of death. 1. The rooms of the palace are laid out in this cycle of death. a. The rooms go from east to west, just as the sunrises and sets in the sky. b. They start out with light and color, but fade to black and darkness. 2. The décor of the palace also reflects death. a. The Ebony clock is in the last room draped in black velvet. b. The black room symbolizes death; it is also the last room in the palace. III. “The Fall of the House ...