The Sphinx by Edgar Allan Poe movie e-book subtitled illustrated audiobook for learning English

Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Sphinx" revolves around a nameless protagonist who seeks refuge in his relative's rural cottage during a cholera epidemic that grips New York City. While attempting to escape the city's grim reality, the protagonist finds himself haunted by morbid thoughts and anxieties fueled by the frequent reports of deaths. His fears escalate when he discovers a book in his relative's library detailing the history of the Sphinx, a mythical creature associated with death and riddles.
As the protagonist becomes increasingly consumed by his fears, he begins to see the Sphinx's image in the natural world around him, particularly in the setting sun's reflection on the Hudson River. He becomes convinced that the Sphinx is a harbinger of death and that its presence signifies his own imminent demise. His paranoia grows to the point where he becomes unable to sleep or eat, convinced that the Sphinx is watching him from the shadows.
The protagonist's mental state deteriorates further when his relative, a more rational and optimistic individual, dismisses his fears as mere superstition. The protagonist's inability to find solace in his relative's reassurances only serves to deepen his despair.
In the story's climax, the protagonist awakens in the middle of the night to the sound of a loud shriek. He rushes to the window and sees the Sphinx illuminated by the moon, its eyes burning with an eerie light. Overcome with terror, the protagonist collapses and is discovered by his relative the following morning, seemingly lifeless.
Poe's "The Sphinx" is a masterful exploration of the human psyche's susceptibility to fear and superstition. The story effectively conveys the protagonist's descent into paranoia and despair, highlighting the power of the mind to create its own terrors.
The Sphinx, as a symbol of death and riddles, serves as a powerful catalyst for the protagonist's anxiety. Its presence in his surroundings, reinforced by the book's descriptions, becomes a constant reminder of his mortality and the fragility of life.
The contrast between the protagonist's fears and his relative's rational outlook underscores the subjective nature of fear and the difficulty of dispelling irrational beliefs. The protagonist's inability to find solace in his relative's reassurances further isolates him from reality and drives him deeper into his own fears.
Poe's use of vivid imagery and suspenseful narrative techniques heightens the story's impact. The descriptions of the Sphinx's appearance and the protagonist's deteriorating mental state create a palpable sense of dread and unease.
"The Sphinx" is a chilling tale that delves into the depths of human fear and the power of the mind to create its own monsters. It serves as a reminder of the importance of rationality and the dangers of succumbing to irrational fears.
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