May I just personally say that Poe is revolutionary in the realm of poetic literature.
Yes, to some, his stories are a bit much to handle. I can understand that completely. I guess it's
preference related, and for me, Poe is an accurate attention grabber. If it isn't already obvious, my
liking to his work is not newly discovered. One of the many grotesque writers (because he certainly is). The last time having read this particular piece was my senior year? This definitely refreshed my memory on what this story was about. I noticed by every contemplative thought he had on killing this old man was followed by some sort of self-justification to insure that he wasn't a mad man. But my thing is, those who are mad will never admit to their unhealthy state of mind, simply because they're truly mad in the eyes of morality/outer perspective. I thought that was an interesting observation throughout most of the story. I never understood why he'd rather reveal his crimes over a "ringing in his ears" (or rather "ringing of guilt") instead of asking the officers to leave? Like why dude, why? If everything went so smoothly as it seemed the officers wouldn't have gotten offended, at least I don't think so. All that was need was a simple excuse of "oh sorry, I'm tired gentleman". Again this reaction of guilt is very much linked to his insanity, an undeniable and projective insanity. So do any of you think in the end he somewhat realizes the error of his ways or of his mental state?
Something to think about!~
I agree that Edgar Allen Poe is a Attention grabber the way he sets up a Tell-Tale Heart . He makes readers not stop reading the way he's obsessed with man's eye and how he hides the body under the floor boards . He is a excellent writer but I feel as if he's a little insane himself.
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