''The Cask of Amontillado'' by Edgar Allan Poe

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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• Is revenge ever right?

• Have you ever been in a situation where you planned to get revenge on someone who you felt wronged you in some way?
• How did you feel?

• Does revenge ever make you a better person?

Edgar Allan Poe was a famous writer from the 1800s who wrote both prose and poetry. Well known for his mystery and horror works, his death in 1849 is surrounded by mystery as well.

Explore this Poe Biography to learn more about his life, work, and death.

Poe often used symbolism within his works to give the readers clues or insight into the story.

Symbolism is a literary technique in which some things should not be taken literally because they represent something else. Symbolism is when one thing represents another thing.

Symbolism can be used with an object, person, situation, event, or action.

Something is symbolic when it has a deeper meaning in the story's context.

• Can you think of any symbols that you see in your daily life?

Watch the two videos below to understand better how symbolism is used in literature.

• Why might a writer use symbolism in their writing?

Explore the slideshow below to learn some of the most commonly used literary symbols and what they often mean.

 

Now that you know about symbolism, think about a book you have recently read. As you review it in your head, create a list of a few symbols you can think of from the book and what they represent.

Once your list is complete, move to the Got It? section.