EDGAR ALLAN POE
Edgar Allan Poe was famous for his novel of The Raven. His history first starts when his father leaves when he is 1 and his mom dies of tuberculosis when he's 2. WIth a troubled past this man has learned to channel his emotions into his writing. This man is so famous he is put in high next to Mark Twain, and Thomas Mallory.
His work sums up gothic and horror style of writing. As you read the poems and stories you get a eery feeling of sadness and depression. Many researchers have shown that his writing shows his mental disorder. His attempts of suicide and his writings show that he was a manic-depressive. This disorder is now known as Bipolar Disorder. As Bipolar struck him he has fought against Paranoia and Alcoholism. Though some people would think Bipolar Disorder was a bad thing for Poe he has become one of the most famous authors in the west because of this disorder. I believe that this disorder has caused a great deal of luck for Edgar Allan Poe. Though he would probably say its a menace to his mind, he would not be anything without his disorder. Another reason is known that Edgar Allan Poe is one of my favorite writers. If i could choose i would rather keep this Poe than a non crazy one. This effect that caused him to be so menacing has caused many readers in the world to be amazed.
Edgar Allan Poe's life has always started bad. This genius though has used his disorder to channel his feelings and thoughts onto his famous works. Though people would assign Edgar as a Mental man, he states, "Men have called me mad; but the question is not yet settled, whether madness is or is not the loftiest intelligence– whether much that is glorious– whether all that is profound– does not spring from disease of thought– from moods of mind exalted at the expense of the general intellect." - Edgar Allan Poe
8 comments:
I like how you decribed his life from the very beginning. You should add more of what you belive in.
I'll give you a 97.
I like your info and the description of Edgar Poe. Explain more about how you feel about the situation and article.
I would give you a 99
good description on Edgar Allan Poe. I think you should add more about how you felt about his disorder, and good job on giving details to your post. I give you a 98
I liked your introduction and how to ended your article with a quote from the actual person. It kept me interested while I was reading. You should add more about your personal views about bipolar disorder. Other than that, good job! I give you a 98
I love Poe's works, you got it pretty right on with the manic depressive stuff, but I'm pretty sure there were other things that affected him too, like the paranoia you mentioned. Just explain that a little more and it'll be a 100, BUT SINCE YOU DIDN'T I'M GONNA DEDUCT 2 POINTS FROM YOUR SCORE AND GIVE YOU A 98, MUWHAHAHA.
I love Poe! Pretty good job. I like how you tied in his personal life with his disorder. Nice way to close it. It could have been just a tad more opinionated though.
Overall Grade: 96
You described Poe's life very thoroughly and I really enjoyed his quote at the end. Like everyone else said, you just need a little more of your opinion and voice throughout the blog. Great job tho. I'd give you a 98.
Great, interesting post about Poe. You did a good job describing his disorder and how he lived with it.
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