English (ENG201)

This a summarised document of English introductory lecture notes covering the origins of Romanticism in America, with a focus on Edgar Allen Poe. More importantly, there are details exploring elements of a short story and important conceptual terminology.

The Black Cat by Edgar Allen Poe is a disturbing short story that explores the deterioration of man. The psychological elements draw parallels to The Tell-Tale Heart novella. This is a colour-coded summary that explores the themes of the short story, with some examples.

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe is a dark short story with contrasting tones. This is a short summary with examples and guidelines to keep in mind when reading the novella.

This essay discusses the significance of the settings in ‘Great Expectations,’ namely the mist over the marshes in Kent, Satis House, and London, referring to the symbolism utilized by Charles Dickens and how the setting enhances the reader’s understanding of significant characters.

An essay on Kafka's The Metamorphosis in light of the modernist themes of social alienation, fragmentation and loss of individuality. Helpful as an essay idea. Helpful in seeing above modernist themes in context.