Dark Standards

ELAALRL1 The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres (i.e., poetry, prose [short story, novel, essay, editorial, biography], and drama) and using this evidence as the basis for interpretation.
ELAALRL2 The student identifies, analyzes, and applies knowledge of theme in a work of American literature and provides evidence from the work to support understanding.
ELAALRL3 The student deepens understanding of literary works by relating them to their contemporary context or historical background, as well as to works from other time periods.

"The fact that the raven has perched on top of Athena's bust symbolises that his sense is wavered."

"This is very unlike the Transcendentalism idea of all thoughts are from god. Meaning that all thoughts are good. I feel that Poe knows that he is going crazy."

"I thought that this was a very good representation of good and evil. Hop Frog felt justified to incinerate the king in his court because the crippled dwarf had been ridiculed many a time."

"Even though I do not agree with original sin, I would consider myself to be more of a dark romantic. What is considered "evil" is embedded into all humans. It is called the will to survive."