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The Pit and the Pendulum
How does the narrator in "The Pit and the Pendulum" discover the shape of his room?
In "The Pit and the Pendulum," the narrator initially explores his cell in darkness, relying on touch to estimate its size and shape. He first believes it to be irregular and about fifty paces...
The Pit and the Pendulum
Does "The Pit and the Pendulum" meet Poe’s criteria of "unity of effect" considering its literary elements?
In "The Pit and the Pendulum," Poe utilizes the setting of a pitch black dungeon, the arc of the plot, and the physical and psychological torments of torture to achieve his unity of effect. The...