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The Tell Tale Heart Response Essay

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a. “The Tell-Tale Heart” Reading vs. Performance I greatly enjoyed both reading and listening to “The Tell-Tale Heart.” This story has so much character and such interesting events. While reading the story, I did not find any parts of it confusing because I have read this multiple times. I have always appreciated Poe’s style of writing. However, I did like listening to the performance of “The Tell-Tale Heart” more than reading it because it gave it an even more eerie and creepy feeling. The speaker did an incredible job at emphasizing certain parts of the story. I also believe the background music added to the overall feeling. In addition, the background music sounded like the beating of the old man’s heart. This allowed the reader to connect with the story even more. b. …show more content…

Guilty of Murder in the 1st Degree Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity -specific intent (“…and thus rid myself -The “Irresistible Impulse” Test (“…so of the eye forever.”) strange a noise as this excited me with -premeditation (“I made up my mind to uncontrollable terror.”) take the life of the old man.”) -The “Durham Rule” (the narrator’s -malice (no legal excuse) “anxiety” and “nervousness” drove him to commit this act) It is more persuasive that the narrator is not guilty by reason of insanity because the “Irresistible Impulse” test and the “Durham Rule” are both proven to be true. I believe that it is insane to murder someone because of their eye. The narrator states, “The disease had sharpened my senses- not destroyed- not dulled them.” He argues that he is not mad, but I believe that the “disease” he speaks of does in fact influence his decision. c. “A Rose for Miss Emily” Timeline 1. People in the town see Emily with Homer Barron 2. Miss Emily’s father dies 3. Her sweetheart leaves her 4. 1894- Colonel Sartoris remits Miss Emily’s taxes 5. Aldermen attempt to collect Emily’s taxes 6. Emily gives painting

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