Can one be too determined?

When someone is determined to do something, it is usually because they have a specific purpose for doing it. Another reason could be it is just something they really want to do. If a person is determined, they can be very persistent in doing whatever it is that needs to be done. Whether it be a homework assignment, getting all the bills paid, finding a job, or just trying to solve a hard puzzle, we have all been determined or persistent at one point or another. However, even though persistence is something to be admired in a person, it does have its limits. If someone works day and night with very little sleep and does nothing else, then their persistence and determination may have gone a bit too far. It's important to be determined and work towards a goal, but it's also important to remember to take a break every once in awhile and focus on other things so it doesn't reach the point of obsession. Obsession is bad for anyone and might cause your work to not be as good if you just took it reasonably.

Summarize a Poe story from poestories.com

                                                                 The Tell-Tell Heart

            One of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous stories is "The tell-Tale Heart". It is a short story about a man who is bothered by the pale blue eye of an old man, sand decides to end his life in order to be rid of the eye forever. The man succeeds in killing him, very cleverly and cunningly too. After he murders the old man, he cuts up his body and hides the pieces underneath the floorboards and uses a tub to drain the blood. The police officers arrive shortly after to investigate, but find nothing. However, because of the mans guilt and insanity after killing the old man, tears up the floorboards and cries out that he killed him. What makes this story so great is the main character's personality and feelings aaas he goes about killing the old man. Throughout the short story, he constantly claims that he is not mad, when in reality he is clearly insane.

What is the most important quality of Gothic stories?

In gothic stories, or any form of gothic literature and media, there are several factors and qualities that make the story dark and terrifying. The most common among these qualities is the ability to shock and frighten, as well as the ability to create suspense and mystery. The question most people ask is which one makes the story better, and thus more terrifying. Some people prefer the ability to shock and frighten, like in a horror movie when something jumps out of nowhere and scares the viewer. I personally do not care much for this quality, while it is effective to keep the viewer intrigued, the scare goes away almost as quickly as it happens, not exactly creating a long lasting impact. The other quality, the ability to create suspense and mystery, is another favorite among most fans of the gothic genre. I think this is a better quality because of how deep and thought provoking the situation can be. I like the idea of a man slowly slipping into madness thanks to the situation he is in combined with his inner most feelings. This can create a much better lasting impact on the reader or viewer, and I think is something that should be done much more often in gothic literature.

Is there darkness within us?

The term "darkness" is a strong word that can be used to describe the bitter hatred and evil within a person's soul. I do believe that darkness is hidden within us all, and is just waiting for the right time and place to  overtake us in a fit of rage. Whether or not we want to admit it, we have all been angry at one point or another, and the darkness inside us is what helped to fuel that anger. Whether you were mad at yourself for accidentally running into something, or mad at someone else for whatever reason that may be, the darkness inside you and how strong it is determines how angry you are and how long your anger will last. However, this is completely natural for humans. Just as it is normal for us to feel love, nervousness, and fear, it is normal for us to feel hate at one point or another. What matters is that you do not give into these feelings and let your rage take control of you. This is easy for some people, while for others it can be very hard to control their emotions.

Why can dreamlike settings be powerful in literature & film?

Dreamlike settings are usually settings which take place in an imaginary or fictional world. They aren't real and aren't usually bound by real life laws and physics, allowing them stand out more and create a much more powerful and creative environment. Dreamlike settings can help a movie or novel tell a unique story, not possible if you keep to ordinary settings and places. They also help the work of fiction they are in become more original and well known, such as Alice in Wonderland. The original and dreamlike settings, places and characters are what helped it to become one of the most well known and loved classics we still know to this day. I personally prefer dreamlike settings instead of a real-life setting. With real life settings, there isn't but so much you can do before you start to run out of ideas and resort to clićhe, ordinary story lines, and while this may appeal to some audiences, I don't really care for it. With Dreamlike settings and ideas, there is unlimited room for creativity and imaginative ideas and therefor, allows for a much more dynamic story for all ages to enjoy.