“The Oval Portrait” is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe he is one of the most famous writers in Gothic Literature. It has some characteristics, such as the ominous setting, dark tones, gloomy tones, hopelessness, defeat, and themes of death.
During the story, the reader can see criticism of Americans materialism - the wife of the main character perishes due to the obsession of the main character with the painting -.
The way the main character treats his wife and the way she portrays herself enduring some behaviors, this describes the young lady’s role in society and how women were subservient in American society.
“The soldier wrote a beautiful poem about the countryside”
See what you have done right before stops you and you don't want people to judge you
C. and D. should be your answers. If not, its A. and B.
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