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THE TELL TALE HEART

TITLE

A Literary Analysis
Presented to the Faculty of
School of Criminal Justice
Lemery Colleges, Inc.
Lemery, Batangas

As Final Requirement for the Subject-

World Literature

by:

Cleanne B. Jaranilla

July 2023
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APPROVAL SHEET
This literary review, entitled "The tell tale heart ," prepared and submitted by

CLEANNE B. JARANILLA as the final requirement for the subject of "World

Literature" for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology, has been

examined and recommended for acceptance for oral examination.

_____________________________________

LESTER JEROME S. BALANI, PhD

Subject Instructor

Approved by the Subject Instructor on Oral Examination with a grade of______

Accepted and approved as the final requirement for the subject of "World

Literature" for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminilogy.

_____________________ __________________________________

DATE LESTER JEROME S. BALANI, PhD

Subject Instructor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGE
TITLE PAGE.......................................................................................i
APPROVAL SHEET……………………………………………..............ii
THELITERARYREVIEW………………………………………….........vii

I. Introduction...................................................................................vii

II. Thesis .........................................................................................viii

III. Body……………………………………………….............................ix

IV. Conclusion ……………………………………………………….......x

V. Reflection ……………………………………………………............xi
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SUMMARY
Title of the Story: The tell tale heart

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Degree:Bs Criminology

Year: 2023

Subject Instructor: Lester Jerome S. Balani, PhD

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

narrator keeps repeating this action for seven days.

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

tells them that the old man is not there.

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

• Describe the book and title.

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.

• Include any subtitles at this stage.

"The Tell-Tale Heart's Whispering Beat"

• Include the Author’s Name.

"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe, first published

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

• Write a brief description of the story.

Driven by an irrational fear of the eye, the narrator's obsession

intensifies until they decide to murder the old man. Under the cloak of
darkness, they execute their plan with precision, taking the old man's life
while he sleeps. After hiding the body beneath the floorboards, the
narrator feels a sense of triumph, believing they've successfully
concealed their crime.

However, as time passes, the narrator's guilt and paranoia start to

consume them. They become convinced that they can hear the old
man's heart still beating from beneath the floorboards, growing louder
and louder. Tormented by the incessant sound, the narrator unravels
mentally, eventually revealing the truth to the authorities, convinced that
they can't escape the haunting heartbeat.

"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.

• Avoid mentioning any opinions at this time.

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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: “I have been in loved so many times”

This line explains the

• Use about 3 quotations/dialogues from the author’s novel/story.

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.2."Above all was the sense of hearing."

Line No.3."I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth."

• Summarize the quotations in your own words.

"Above all was the sense of hearing."

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This statement emphasizes the importance of the sense of hearing in a

particular context or situation. It might be used to convey that a particular
experience or event primarily involved the auditory aspect or that the
ability to hear played a crucial role in the overall understanding or
perception of something.

• Mention your own point-of-view of the quotation.

."Above all was the sense of hearing."

• Remember to keep every point included in its own paragraph.

My own pagagraph is bove allwas the sense of hearing because

important for the group so than we hear. Then so that we also hear other
unformation so that is difficult
III. Conclusion

• In brief, summarize the quotations.

In this brief passage, the narrator expresses intense nervousness and

denies being insane. They admit to feeling extremely nervous, but they
question why others label them as mad. The narrator claims that their
disease has actually heightened their senses rather than diminishing
them.

• In brief, summarize the explanations.

Of anunnamed narrator who murders an old man

• Finish with a concluding sentence.

the perception of madness and emphasizes how their heightened

senses, despite extreme nervousness, defy the notion of insanity.
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• This can include your final opinion of the book.

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

eye is simply an excuse