1. William Wilson by Edgar Allan Poe
The gothic mood of the story which follows a dark and mysterious form, intensifies the atmosphere of Poe's psychological conflict, and drives the story like a mystery way to its conclusion. ... Exploring how Edgar Allan Poe depicts the atmosphere in his story by utilizing various stylistic devices such as diction, symbolism and metaphor, teaches us how he creates the story's mood. To begin with, Poe paints the dark atmosphere with his use of diction. ... The metaphor is appropriated in order to build a mysterious mood. ... Through the Poe's writing style, he intensifies the d...
- Word Count: 591
- Approx Pages: 2
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate