Investigate the conditions in London, England, during the Blitz of World War II, and compare your findings with the setting of "The Demon Lover."

Find a version of the English ballad "The Demon Lover" and examine its usage in the story. How do the two compare?

Compare "The Demon Lover" with Edith Wharton's "Pomegranate Seed." Discuss any similarities or differences you notice.

In what ways is "The Demon Lover" a ghost story? Find other English ghost stories and compare them.

Examine studies on people in wartime and post-traumatic stress syndrome. Can you identify any connections with Mrs. Drover's mental state?