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List at least three gothic elements that Poe uses to create that effect. For example, the raging storm is one.

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Poe uses death and the process of decay, which is a Gothic element and these topics are one of the most prominent themes in Gothic literature. Almost in all of his tales, one of the characters dies or is mourned.

Madness is another Gothic element Poe refers to. The theme appears in almost all of his famous short stories including The Tell Tale Heart and The Cask of Amontillado.

Additionally, most of Poe's stories take place in dark and haunted places. It is peculiarity of Gothic stories.



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Here are three examples of gothic elements that Poe uses to create that effect and these are, "one hears creaking and moaning sounds and sees the living corpse of the Lady Madeline", "the ancient decaying castle is eerie and moldy" and "the surrounding moat seems stagnant and there are mysterious rooms where windows suddenly whisk open, blowing out candles". Hope this answer helps.
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