While a fictional story, “The Pit and the Pendulum” is based on the real events of the Spanish Inquisition, during which religious and political leaders inflicted torture upon dissidents. In the context of this story and the greater history of the Inquisition, how does power corrupt? Why does it corrupt? What effects does this have? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

Read the excerpt from "annabel lee," by edgar allan poe. and this was the reason that, long ago, in this kingdom by the sea, a wind blew out of a cloud, chilling my beautiful annabel lee; so that her highborn kinsmen came and bore her away from me, to shut her up in a sepulchre in this kingdom by the sea. how does the rhythm of the excerpt support the theme of the poem? the rhythm changes on the phrase “a kingdom by the sea,” emphasizing poe’s distrust of a monarchy. the rhythm changes on the phrase “bore her away from me,” emphasizing poe’s desire to be reunited the rhythm changes on the words “chilling” and “sepulchre,” emphasizing poe’s complaint about unexpected death. the rhythm changes on the words “lee” and “me,” emphasizing poe’s fear that his bond with his love is fragile.

Identity the three types of language

In this excerpt, romeo’s reaction to light illustrates his tiring work schedule. budding romance. gloomy mood. religious faith.