The Tell Tale Heart, Part Two

Answer questions in groups. We will sum up in class.

1. What is the narrator hearing at the end of the story? Remember that the narrator is unreliable - what do you think he is in fact hearing?
2. What are two controlling symbols in the story? What might they represent?
3. Are there any other symbols in the text? (Yes, this is a leading question J)
4. Give examples of how Poe creates suspense in the story.
5. Which of Todorov's categories does this text belong to in your opinion? (the Marvelous, the Fantastic, the Uncanny)
6. What is the main theme of this text?