Portraits of Women in "Ligeia" and "The Oval Portrait" of Edgar Allan Poe

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The analysis focuses on the representation of female characters in Edgar Allan Poe's short stories "Ligeia" and "The Oval Portrait." It explores the connections between Poe's personal experiences, including the loss of significant women in his life, and the portrayal of Ligeia as a symbol of beauty and death. The study examines the roles these women play in the narrators' lives, their emotional impact, and the Gothic elements that reflect Poe's own tragedies. Various interpretations of their significance within the context of Poe's life and themes are also discussed.