Symbols In Poe's Writing

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Allan refused to pay for any of Edgar's debts,
therefore he had to withdrawal from the University.
In May of 1827, Poe enlisted in the army as a common soldier. Poe
enlisted under the name of Edgar A. Perry. He was stationed on Sullivan's
Island in the Charleston Harbor for a little over one year. Poe adapted to
military life and discipline and rose quickly to the rank of sergeant major.
After a while Poe became tired of the same daily routine of military life.
Poe wrote several letters to his foster father, quite regularly. After the
death of Frances Allan, Poe met with John Allan in February of 1829. On
July first of 1830, Poe enlisted in West Point. While Edgar was at West
Point, John Allan, who had remarried, continued to not support Poe with
enough money. Poe decided to have him self kicked out of school by cutting
classes and disregarding orders. HE was court marshaled for neglect of
duties in January of 1831, and left West Point the next month.
In 1831, Poe ...

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