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Edgar Allan PoeThe Premature Burial
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1844A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Discuss the role of the supernatural in “The Premature Burial.” What effect does the supernatural have on the reader’s understanding of the story, and how does Poe use this element to convey meaning?
The partly factual introduction, a common device in Poe’s stories, draws the reader into thinking that subsequent firsthand accounts might also be true stories. Discuss this rhetorical technique as it relates to the story’s main themes and its effectiveness within the horror genre.
What is the moral of “The Premature Burial”? Analyze the story’s ending, considering how it contributes to the overall meaning and significance of the story.
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