... of his style of writing. A Dark Romantic was known for valuing intuition over logic and reason and thought that human events had certain signs and symbols behind them. Poe used the literary technique of symbolism very well, which Dark Romantics were known to use quite often. Dark Romantics were known to ... way down the wall in a zigzag direction- (Pg 266), which foreshadowed the ending of the story. After entering the house the narrator was lead to the room that contained his dear old friend Roderick. Roderick was described to the reader as "a cadaverousness of complexion; an eye large...

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