The Gold-Bug

The main characters in "The Gold-Bug" include William Legrand, an intelligent but eccentric recluse obsessed with finding treasure; Jupiter, Legrand's loyal and superstitious servant; and the unnamed...

"The Gold Bug" explores themes such as adventure, mystery, superstition, hidden treasure, friendship, and greed. These elements combine to create a narrative that challenges readers with its...

In "The Gold-Bug," Poe uses several figures of speech, although sparingly due to the story's detective narrative style. He incorporates colloquial dialogue, especially Black English, as in "Dey ain't...

When Jupiter climbs the tree branch, he finds a human skull nailed to it, with its face appearing to look directly at him. Legrand instructs Jupiter to drop the gold bug through the skull's left eye...

In "The Gold-Bug," problems arise from the skepticism of Legrand's friend, who doubts Legrand's sanity when he claims to have discovered a treasure map through cryptographic markings associated with...

In "The Gold-Bug," William Legrand brings back a scarabaeus (bug) and a dirty parchment from the forest. The scarabaeus is notable for its golden hard scales, circular spots, and significant weight....