Poe's Short Stories

Based on the resolution, explain what was the mindset of the painter and how does this lead to the demise of his wife. Using the making inferences and drawing conclusions strategy support your answers with examples from the story.

The Oval Portrait

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The mindset of the painter is both passionate and obsessive. This obsession consumes him as he literally, so it would seem, transfers her life into the painting of her. He creates a beautiful piece of art at the expense of his wife's life.