Irving vs. Poe: Tone
Irving vs. Poe: Differences in Tone and the Effect of These Differences Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe used very different tones in their stories, which had connected themes and issues within them. One of the major themes that both authors used is the dark side of human nature. The differences in their presentations of this theme are very interesting, and through an examination of their techniques one can gain an appreciation for each author's style. Irving dealt with this issue in a way that appeared light-hearted and simple, but when the reader analyzes one of his stories, such as "The Devil and Tom Walker," he sees that there is a darker and much deeper message. This is the message of the danger of dealing with the devil and turning from God. It also has the underlying message of the naturally corrupt, greedy, and deceptive nature of man. Irving uses dialogue to make the story more easygoing and casual. Tom Walker, the main character who sold his soul to the devil in e
Irving does not describe objects in painstaking detail. He and his wife had many disagreements, which were sometimes physical. The dialogue in this story is much more formal than that of "The Devil and Tom Walker. Poe uses very descriptive words in his descriptions of objects and people. His works are written in a style that is fairly easy to read; a dictionary is not necessary to have by one's side when reading the works of Irving. This makes any point or image he wishes to impress into the reader's mind very exact. This complexity contributes to the seriousness of the tone. Also, the appearance of a person can be deceiving. xchange for riches on earth, speaks in less than perfect, dignified English. Roderick Usher, the main character, is disturbing in his physical and mental health, his physical appearance (his complexion was described as cadaverous), and his actions (which were those of an insane person). After Tom visited the site of the meeting between the other two he made a rather humorous comment-"Old Scratch must have had a tough time of it!" He knew how his wife fought, and this made him almost sorry for the devil for what he had to go through. Tom's wife attempted to make a deal with the devil without Tom. In "The Fall of the House of Usher" the entire setting is melancholy and fearsome. The house of Usher is decrepit and so shaky that it falls over at the end of the story.
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