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?

The Boogeyman: Illustration assignment

Find 1-3 pictures that can function as illustration(s) to one or more of the story's themes. Find inspiration in the themes we discussed in class Thursday 10 January.

Each picture must be followed by a detailed explanation of how and why the picture is a good illustration to the story's theme.

Write your names in the title and give the post the label (etikette) 'The Boogeyman'.