The Pit and the Pendulum Learning Guide: Table of Contents

    Introduction
    Themes
    Quotes
    Death
    Death Quotes
    Fear
    Fear Quotes
    Versions of Reality
    Versions of Reality Quotes
    Life, Existence, and Consciousness
    Life, Existence, and Consciousness Quotes
    "The Pit and the Pendulum"
    Brief Summary
    Characters
    The Narrator
    Timeline
    The Inquisition (Judges)
    General Lasalle
    Character Clues
    Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
    Protagonist
    Antagonist
    Foil
    GuideMentor
    Analysis
    Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
    The Pit and the Pendulum
    The Book of Revelation
    Setting
    Narrator Point of View
    Genre
    Tone
    Writing Style
    What's Up With the Title?
    What's Up With the Epigraph?
    What's Up With the Ending?
    Tough-o-Meter
    Plot Analysis
    Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis
    Three-Act Plot Analysis
    Trivia
    Steaminess Rating
    Allusions
    Study Questions
    Best of the Web
    Module Quizzes
    Quotes (Who Said What) Quiz
    Quotes (Who Said What) Quiz True or False
    Themes (For the Most Part) Quiz
    Themes (For the Most Part) Quiz True or False
    Symbols Quiz
    Symbols Quiz True or False
    So It’s About a Clock in a Pit? Quiz
    So It’s About a Clock in a Pit? Quiz True or False
    The Horror! Quiz
    The Horror! Quiz True or False
    Essay
    Current Events & Pop Culture
    Challenges & Opportunities
    Assignments & Activities
    Characterization
    Chew On This
    Character Journal Entry
    Facebook Plot Summary
    Archetypes
    Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
    Literary Devices
    Adaptation
    Why Should I Care?
    Picture Picture
    Scary Story
    Trust Me: The Unreliable Narrator
    Discussion & Essay Questions
    Reading Quizzes
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