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Who is the author of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?
Who is the author of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?
- Emily Dickinson
- William Shakespeare
- Edgar Allan Poe (correct)
- Mark Twain
What is the main theme of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?
What is the main theme of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?
- Friendship and Loyalty
- Love and Romance
- Guilt and Madness (correct)
- Greed and Ambition
What is the narrator's relationship with the old man in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?
What is the narrator's relationship with the old man in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?
- Father and Son
- Neighbors
- Friends (correct)
- Caregiver and Patient
Flashcards
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
A famous American writer known for his macabre and suspenseful tales, most notably "The Tell-Tale Heart."
Guilt and Madness in "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Guilt and Madness in "The Tell-Tale Heart"
The central idea explored in "The Tell-Tale Heart" is the overwhelming feeling of guilt and its impact on the narrator's mental state.
Narrator's Relationship with the Old Man in "The Tell-Tale Heart"
Narrator's Relationship with the Old Man in "The Tell-Tale Heart"
The narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" claims to be a friend of the old man, but their relationship is characterized by a disturbing obsession and a growing sense of resentment.
Study Notes
Author and Context
- The author of 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is Edgar Allan Poe.
Themes
- The main theme of 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is the power of guilt and the blurred lines between reality and madness.
Characters and Relationships
- The narrator of 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is the old man's caregiver, and possibly his family member or friend.
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