The first selection I chose is "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe. This story reflects something uniquely American in its exploration of the psychological effects of guilt and paranoia. The narrator of the story is driven to madness by his own guilt and paranoia, which is a common theme in American literature. The narrator's descent into madness is a reflection of the psychological effects of guilt and paranoia that are often experienced by Americans. The story also reflects the American ideal of individualism, as the narrator is driven to commit a crime by his own inner demons, rather than by any external force.
The second selection I chose is "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This story reflects something uniquely American in its exploration of the duality of human nature. The protagonist of the story, Goodman Brown, is torn between his faith and his curiosity, which is a common theme in American literature. The story also reflects the American ideal of freedom of choice, as Goodman Brown is ultimately responsible for his own actions and must make a choice between his faith and his curiosity. The story also reflects the American ideal of self-reliance, as Goodman Brown must rely on his own inner strength to make the right decision.
Choose TWO of the stories or poems from this semester. In two ACES paragraphs, explain how each of the selections you choose reflect something that is uniquely American.
The choices are "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe and "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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