- Poe uses a large amount of emotion and imagery in order to convey his love for his cousin, Eleonora
- Imagery and emotion reflects romanticism - Takes place in the "Valley of Many Colored Grass", symbolizes beauty of love - Speaks of "Brilliant flowers" "gay flowing birds" " white daisies" The American dream: - Poe's dream is to be with the love of his life and be able to express his love and emotion to her - Connects to the American Dream of the Romantic times ( connects to freedom and emotion) - Poe is expressing emotion through literature, American Dream is seen through emotion - Poe feels "free" around Eleonora |