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Exam - World Lit
TITLE
A Literary Analysis
Presented to the Faculty of
School of Criminal Justice
Lemery Colleges, Inc.
Lemery, Batangas
by:
Cleanne B. Jaranilla
July 2023
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APPROVAL SHEET
This literary review, entitled "The tell tale heart ," prepared and submitted by
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Accepted and approved as the final requirement for the subject of "World
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGE
TITLE PAGE.......................................................................................i
APPROVAL SHEET……………………………………………..............ii
THELITERARYREVIEW………………………………………….........vii
I. Introduction...................................................................................vii
III. Body……………………………………………….............................ix
V. Reflection ……………………………………………………............xi
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SUMMARY
Title of the Story: The tell tale heart
Degree:Bs Criminology
Year: 2023
Summary:
He has a few friends, one of whom is an old man. The old man loves him
very much. However, the narrator is often irritated by the vulture-like eye of that
old man. It makes the narrator lose his confidence and he cannot work. Hence
he decides to kill the old man.He makes a plot. He goes to the home of the old
man with a lantern in the night and shines it near the evil-eye of the old man.
However, he (the old man) is in deep sleep and does not open his eyes. The
Finally one day, the old man is disturbed by the noise of the narrator. The
narrator, instead of running away hides and waits for the old man to go back to
sleep. Once the old man goes to sleep, the narrator lights the lantern and goes
near the former.The rays of lantern finally make the old man open. Finding the
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old man in distress and terror, the narrator at once strikes him and keeps doing
that until the old man scums to death. All this creates a lot of noise.
After killing him, the narrator cuts the body of the old man into small pieces and
hides it under the floor. He cleans the blood and makes sure no sign of murder
is there.Soon the police appear after being reported by the neighbors about the
noise. The narrator remains confident and tells the police that the noise and
screams heard by them was his own. He had a nightmare. Moreover, he also
He then brings chairs for them and they sit together at the same place where the
old man’s body parts are hidden.However soon, the narrator begins hearing
weird noises in his ears which are quite uncomfortable and irritating. As the
noises keep growing in his ears, he thinks that they might be coming from the
heart of the old man.The officers do not seem to be aware of it. However, the
narrator is terrified by the noises and also assumes that the officers are also
hearing it. He cannot bear and confesses his crime before them. He shows them
the body parts of the old man under the floor. The story ends.
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THE LITERARY REVIEW
I. Introduction
the Tell-Tale Heart" is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the
depths of the human mind and explores the haunting effects of guilt,
paranoia, and obsession. This captivating novel, written by an acclaimed
author, weaves a tale of chilling suspense that keeps readers on the
edge of their seats from start to finish.
in 1843. It is one of Poe's most famous and widely recognized works, renowned for its
intense psychological intensity and masterful storytelling. The tale is a chilling account
of a nameless narrator who is tormented by guilt and driven to madness by the sound of
the beating heart of the old man he has murdered. The story delves into themes of guilt,
obsession, and the complexities of the human mind, making it a classic in the genre of
Gothic literature. Edgar Allan Poe's contributions to the world of horror and suspense
have solidified his place as one of the most influential and iconic American writers in
history.
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II. Thesis Statement
"The Tell-Tale Heart" delves into themes of guilt, madness, and the
psychological toll of a disturbed mind. Poe's mastery of creating a sense
of dread and suspense leaves readers captivated, making it one of his
most renowned and unsettling tales.
• Briefly introduce the main points of the body in your book review.
In this book review of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, the main
point of the body will focus on the psychological descent of the unreliable
narrator, exploring the intense and disturbing theme of guilt and
madness that drives the story's suspenseful narrative.
Understood! When discussing "The Tell-Tale Heart," I will provide a neutral and
factual description of the story without expressing any personal opinions.
"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe, first published
in 1843. The story is narrated from the first-person perspective of an unnamed
protagonist who insists on their sanity while describing their murder of an old
man. The narrator is tormented by the old man's "vulture eye," which becomes
the primary motive for the crime. Despite the narrator's claims of sanity, their
obsessive behavior and heightened senses lead to their eventual confession of
the crime. The story explores themes of guilt, paranoia, and the complexities of
the human mind. It remains one of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous and widely
read works, appreciated for its psychological intensity and its skillful use of
unreliable narration.
II. Body
Line No.1."True! Nervous -- very, very .nervous I had been and am! But why
will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses -- not
destroyed them."
Line No.3."I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth."
The excerpt provided appears to be from Edgar Allan Poe's short story
"The Tell-Tale Heart." The story explores themes of guilt, paranoia, and
the thin line between sanity and madness. Poe's masterful writing delves
into the psyche of the narrator, who tries to justify their actions while
showcasing the effects of a guilty conscience. "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a
gripping and chilling tale that continues to captivate readers with its
psychological intensity and exploration of the human mind.
IV. Reflection
Write your key takeaways or important lesson you have learned in the
story.
The moral of ''The Tell-Tale Heart'' is that a guilty conscience will take control.
In the story, the narrator tries to blame his murder on the old man's eye, but a
close reading shows that he relishes the act of stalking the old man and that the