The Pit and the Pendulum

Front

Who were the judges at the start of 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

Monks from the Spanish Inquisition.

Front

What point of view is 'The Pit and the Pendulum' told from?

Back

First-person view of the prisoner.

Front

What gothic symbols contribute to the enjoyment of 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

Sleep, dreams, death-like states, a dungeon with a torture device and rats.

Front

Where is 'The Pit and the Pendulum' set?

Back

Toledo, Spain.

Front

How does the prisoner free himself in 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

He smears meat on the bonds that hold him and the rats chew through them.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

The struggle between life and death.

Front

What literary device is prominently used in 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

Imagery, particularly related to fear and darkness.

Front

What does the pendulum symbolize in the story?

Back

The inevitability of death and the passage of time.

Front

How does the setting influence the mood of 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

The dark, oppressive atmosphere enhances feelings of fear and despair.

Front

What role do the rats play in 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

They symbolize the prisoner's fear and the threat of death.