Edgar Allan Poe Biography – Flashcards
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Where is Poe from?
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Boston
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What did Poe's mother do for a living?
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She was an actress.
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What happened to Poe's father?
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He abandoned his family.
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How and when (age) did Poe's other die?
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She died of turberculosis when she was 24. Poe was 3.
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What happened to the Poe children after thier mother died?
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They were all sent to different foster homes.
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With whom did Edgar live?
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The Allens.
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What did Poe's foster father do for a living?
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Tobacco merchant.
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What kind of teenager/kid was Poe?
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Sensitive & Athletic
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What happened to Poe's first love?
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She died of brain cancer when they were 15.
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What happened to Poe's foster mother?
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She died of turberculosis.
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What was Mr. Allan's reaction to Mrs.Allan's death in regards to Edgar?
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He threatened to dis-own him.
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What 2 talents did Poe showcase at the University of Virginia?
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Writing & Art
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Poe often had no money. How did he try to make money in college?
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He gambled.
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What was the result of his gambling?
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He went into extremely deep debt.
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How old was Poe when he published his first book of poetry?
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20 years old.
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With whom did Poe live after the Allans?
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His Aunt Maria and her 8 year old daughter Virginia.
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How did Mr. Allan react to Poe's visiting him on his death bed?
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In 1834 he was mad at him left him out of his will leaving him no money.
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What job did Poe have?
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He was an editor of a literary magazine.
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How did he do at this job?
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He was a brutal boss and was very headstrong.
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Poes often went on drinking binges. What caused the first one?
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Virginia (12) was being sent away. He loved her.
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What happened when he showed up to meet the president?
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He was intoxicated and the presidents son told him to reschedule.
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What happened the second time he met with the president?
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He started well then tried to sell magazines and was dismissed.
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What genre is Poe credited with starting?
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Detective Stories & Murder Mysteries
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What emotion do his narrators often exhibit?
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Guilt
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Who were the four people Poe lost to tuberculosis?
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His mom, step-mom, brother, wife/cousin Virginia.
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What is Poe's most famous poem?
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The Raven.
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How did the people in the town react to The Raven?
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It was an overnight sensation. People loved it because it scared them and gave them nightmares.
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How did Poe react to Virginia'a illness and eventual death?
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He went on drinking binges. He had rage and felt guilty.
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What is Poe's view towards women?
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He thought they were "angelic" and were amazing because they always loved him.
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What is Poe's view towards men?
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He thought they were aloof and mocking. They were never good to him like his father and Mr. Allan.
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What are some of the biggest and most constant obstacles Poe had to overcome?
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The death of those he loved, poverty, and drinking.
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How might his overcome obstacles be shown in his writing?
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He knows about all that happens in death and the feelings of it. He knew all about loosing the people he loved.
