Porphyria's Lover

1. The speaker, Porphyria's Lover, tells the story in a calm and steady tone, though actually he has gone insane and killed Porphria. When do you sense that the speaker is insane? Look for the various clues in his description of Porphyria, their relationship, and his views about the killing.
2. Can you tell the story from Porphyria's perspective?

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Fu Jen English Literature Databank (English Historical Periods and Cultures)

Introduction to Literature, Spring 1999 (Ray)

Introduction to Literature: Society and Identity (Kate)