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The Debate Over Poe's Death: An Individual Analysis

Dive into the controversy surrounding Edgar Allan Poe's demise, examining varying theories such as rabies and alcoholism. Find supporting evidence from selected articles and construct a persuasive argument on the cause of Poe's death.

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The Debate Over Poe's Death: An Individual Analysis

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  1. Debate over Poe’s Death Individual Analysis Need a textbook open to pg. 184 *Due at the end of class tomorrow!

  2. Read the following 7 pgs. about Poe’s Death • Article giving general information on Poe’s death: • Read “Poe’s Final Days” on pg. 184-186 • Articles on cause being rabies: • Read “Poe’s Death Is Rewritten as Case of Rabies Not Telltale Alcohol” on pg. 187-188 • “Rabies Death Theory” on pg. 190 • Article on cause being alcoholism: • Read “If Only Poe Had Succeeded When He Said Nevermore to Drink” on pg. 189 • Write 1 complete persuasive paragraph discussing what you believe to be the cause of Poe’s death. • Use examples from the article(s) above that support your theory to back up your answer.

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