Introduction Literature has always been an instrument to portray the society and politics of the time. The use of monsters in literature, as seen in works like Dracula and Frankenstein, has always represented the worst part of humanity: envy, dishonor, betrayal, infidelity, and jealousy, among...
“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe is a renowned short story that delves into the mind of an unnamed narrator who murders an elderly man and is haunted by his own guilt. Published in 1843, this gothic horror tale explores various elements of formalist...
The mood of a literary work plays a crucial role in conveying the author’s intended message and engaging the readers. Edgar Allan Poe, a master of Gothic fiction, carefully crafts a chilling and suspenseful atmosphere in his short story “The Tell-Tale Heart”. Through his use...