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Comparing The Pit And The Pendulum By Edgar Allan Poe

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The feeling of true fear is one that few welcome. It is not generally regarded as a pleasant experience, and many go out of their way to avoid it. While a scare in itself is typically viewed negatively, the outcomes and consequences can often be worse. This idea is exemplified in many works of literature, including Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, “The Pit and the Pendulum.” Poe’s minimalistic yet skillful use of characterization reveals the theme that fear is a powerful emotion largely capable of causing harsh distortions of reality. The narrator of the Pit and the Pendulum is portrayed in a very vague manner, similar to some of Poe’s other more popular characters. He makes quite a few contradictory remarks, and his thought process lends to
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