Alone (Poe) Themes
Isolation
John Donne once said that no man is an island. Apparently he hadn't met the speaker of "Alone." This guy feels as much like an island as one can. He's isolated, lonely, alienated—the works. Ever...
Man and the Natural World
"Alone" has it all. There are mountains, cliffs, and springs. There are torrents, and storms, and lightning. There's a strange cloud, a blue sky, and a nice golden sun. There's even mention of the...