Sensations are the great things, after all. Should you ever be drowned or hung, be sure and make a note of your sensations; they will be worth to you ten guineas a sheet.
In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket," the significance of sensations is emphasized, suggesting that experiences, especially in extreme situations like drowning or hanging, are invaluable. The idea is that the feelings and perceptions one has in such dire moments could be worth recording for their profound insights, as they hold a unique value beyond ordinary experiences.
Poe implies that these intense sensations carry a weight of importance, potentially transforming personal suffering into something valuable. This perspective on experience challenges readers to appreciate the depth and richness of human emotions, urging them to find meaning even in the darkest circumstances.
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