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The Psychology of Fear: Why People Enjoy Scary Stories and the Allusions in Poe's Horror

Explore the fascination with fear and horror in literature, analyzing why people enjoy scaring themselves. Delve into Poe's use of allusions in "The Masque of the Red Death" and the significance behind it. Compare and contrast the satirical styles in "The Devil and Tom Walker" and "Rip Van Winkle," identifying key themes with supporting evidence.

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The Psychology of Fear: Why People Enjoy Scary Stories and the Allusions in Poe's Horror

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  1. Boardwork 10/27- Juniors AH H

  2. Poe’s Horror! • Why do people enjoy scaring themselves? What does fear do for us? Give examples • Do you like scary things? Why or why not?

  3. Why does the story of the Phantom of the Opera include an allusion to the Masque of the Red Death? How does it emphasize and bring out the meaning of the story?

  4. Rip Van WinkleRespond to each question using our body paragraph format! • What are the similarities in satirical style between “The Devil and Tom Walker” and “Rip Van Winkle”? Give evidence. • What is one of the most significant themes in the story? Give evidence which demonstrates the theme.

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