Can learning about an author’s life and experiences give you a deeper understanding of his characters, perspective, and purpose?
What was the first tragic event in Poe’s life, and what was unusual about the woman he married? How did these events and others influence Poe’s life? You will find the answers to these questions and learn many other fascinating facts during this activity.
- Collect information from the Knowing Poe Interactive Timeline (click here) and record notes on the sheet provided .
- Read through the notes you’ve taken and consider the following questions:
- What was Poe’s life like?
- How might the events of his life influenced his writing?
- Now answer the questions on the back to make connectections between the facts and how they relate to Poe’s life and writing.