American literature semester B part one answers chapter 13, part one

Answer 1

1. What is the setting of the story "The Gold-Bug" by Edgar Allan Poe?
- The story is set in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina.

2. What is the narrator's initial reaction to Mr. Legrand's strange behavior in "The Gold-Bug"?
- The narrator is initially amused by Mr. Legrand's eccentric behavior.

3. What key information does Mr. Legrand reveal to the narrator in "The Gold-Bug"?
- Mr. Legrand reveals that he has discovered a buried treasure and has deciphered a code that will lead to its location.

4. How does Mr. Legrand recruit the narrator to help him locate the buried treasure in "The Gold-Bug"?
- Mr. Legrand convinces the narrator to help him by showing him the cryptic code and explaining his theory about its meaning.

5. What key element of the story "The Gold-Bug" relates to the theme of greed?
- The character of Jupiter, who becomes obsessed with the idea of finding the treasure, exemplifies the theme of greed in the story.