My Thoughts
This story is another example of Edgar Allan Poe's strong curiosity, if not an obsession, with death and what occurs afterward. It focuses on two people, who are apparently in love, discussing their passing away from the mortal plane. Monos died first and describes being conscious of his surrounding from his death until after his burial. He describes feeling Una by his side all the way to feeling the worms slowly devour his empty body. This was quite creepy to read!
My Rating
I would rate this story a 3 out of 5. Mr. Poe often writes about people being cognizant after death whether naturally or under mesmerization. He very much seemed to fear death and believed that there was still some feeling left after the apparent departure of life.
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