The Tell-Tale Heart

Tone

- The tone of ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ is complex, mixing a sense of tension sadness and paranoia to paint a picture of the narrator
as terribly ill in his heart. Poe adds a trace of arrogance to the unbalanced voice of the narrator and uses short sentences to
show racing thoughts.

Mood

- In ‘’The Tell-Tale Heart,’’ Poe produces a mood of tension and suspense as the narrator toys with the notion of his own
madness right at the beginning of the story. As it is entirely a confession of a murder, the mood is quite dark and unsettling.

Technique

- In ‘’The Tell-Tale Heart,’’ Edgar Allan Poe uses various literary devices, such as symbolism, simile, point of view, and imagery
to create a specific effect in his writing. Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent other objects or ideas.

Purpose of the Author

- In the Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, the speaker seems to feel overwhelmed about madness. The purpose of this story
is to explore the depth and the extent of the character/speaker’s madness.
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“Like Mother Used To Make” by Shirley Jackson

TONE

- Contentment, pride, and frustration

The tone of the story is initially one of contentment and pride in David Turner's meticulous and well-maintained apartment,
reflecting his sense of order and satisfaction in his own space. However, as the narrative progresses, the tone shifts towards
discomfort, frustration, and a growing sense of intrusion and disarray as Marcia and Mr. Harris disrupt David's carefully controlled
environment. Ultimately, the tone becomes one of resignation and even misery as David finds himself compelled to clean Marcia's
unkempt apartment, highlighting the contrast between his orderly life and her disorderly one.

MOOD

- Discomfort, resentment, tense, and uneasy

In the beginning, David appears to take great pleasure in his well-maintained apartment and anticipates a pleasant
dinner with his neighbor, Marcia. However, as the evening progresses and he feels increasingly imposed upon by Marcia and
her guest, Mr. Harris, the mood turns tense and uneasy, culminating in David's sense of misery as he cleans Marcia's unkempt
apartment. This evolving mood underscores the themes of intrusion and the contrast between David's orderly life and Marcia's
disorderly one.

TECHNIQUE

- Narrative writing style

The author employs a narrative writing style in this story. The narrative unfolds as a series of events and interactions involving
the characters, with a focus on depicting their actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

AUTHOR’S PURPOSE

- To entertain

The author's primary purpose in this story is to entertain the readers. Shirley Jackson crafts a narrative that engages the
reader by depicting the contrasting lives and personalities of the characters, highlighting the humor, tension, and irony that arise
from their interactions. While there are elements of social commentary and observation regarding domestic spaces, the primary
emphasis is on creating an entertaining and engaging story that explores the dynamics between the characters in a humorous and
sometimes discomforting manner.
 The Necklace

Tone:

- The tone of "The Necklace" is primarily ironic and critical. The story adopts a detached and objective tone, which allows the reader
to observe the events without being explicitly guided towards any particular emotional response. The irony in the story is particularly
evident in the twist ending, where the true value of the necklace is revealed.

Mood

- The mood of the story shifts from hopeful to despairing. At the beginning, there's a sense of anticipation and excitement as Mathilde
borrows a beautiful necklace, hoping it will elevate her social status. However, as the story progresses and Mathilde loses the necklace,
the mood becomes increasingly somber and melancholic.

Technique

-Narrative techniques used in "The Necklace" like details, situational irony, imagery and character foils are effective ways to make
and keep the reader engaged in the story.

Author's Purpose

- The author's purpose in the necklace is to persuade readers to be true to themselves.

Scent of apples

"Scent of Apples" by Bienvenido Santos is a short story that explores themes of identity, nostalgia, and the immigrant experience.
Here's an analysis of the tone, mood, technique, and author's purpose:

Tone:

- The tone of "Scent of Apples" is reflective and nostalgic. The narrator, who is an immigrant, looks back on his experiences in
America with a mix of fondness and a tinge of melancholy. There's also an undercurrent of longing for his homeland, which is reflected
in the wistful tone.

Mood:

- The mood of the story is a blend of nostalgia, isolation, and a sense of cultural displacement. Every time the character of Fabio
smells apples, he is transported back to his country of origin. He also feels nostalgia from his "lost youth" and feels that he is all alone in
the world.

Technique:

The author's technique is in narrative and descriptive writing style.

Author's Purpose:

- The author's purpose in "Scent of Apples" is to convey or to inform the complexity of the immigrant experience. Through the
narrator's reflections, Santos explores the challenges of adapting to a new culture while preserving one's cultural identity. Additionally,
the story serves as a meditation on the enduring power of memory and the deep emotional ties to one's homeland.