If you were away today, we
- reviewed your rough drafts (see slide show)
- read the short story, "The Tell Tale Heart" (posted on line and attached to this post) - please read this at home tonight.
- determined the due date for your essay - May 14th
Homework
- Complete the questions for "The Tell Tale Heart"
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In the opening paragraph, the narrator claims that he is not insane (“mad”). How does he intend to prove his sanity?
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What instigates the narrator's actions against the old man?
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In the 3rd paragraph, the narrator claims to have several qualities that insane people don't have. What are these qualities? Do they prove his sanity?
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How trustworthy is the narrator? Explain.
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The sound of the beating heart causes the narrator to confess his crime. What does the sound symbolize?