• The Tell-Tale Heart

  • Sep 9 2024
  • Length: 15 mins
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The Tell-Tale Heart

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  • "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe is a gripping short story that delves into the depths of human guilt, madness, and the dark side of obsession. Narrated by an unnamed protagonist, the tale unfolds as a confession to a heinous act driven by the irrational fixation on an old man's eye. The narrator's attempt to prove his sanity only reveals the extent of his madness, as he meticulously plans and executes the murder, only to be undone by his own overwhelming guilt. The incessant beating of the victim's heart, real or imagined, becomes a symbol of the narrator's acute conscience and ultimate descent into madness. Poe's masterful use of suspense, psychological depth, and the exploration of the human psyche makes "The Tell-Tale Heart" a timeless classic that continues to captivate and horrify readers.



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