Tell Tale Heart Review

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What character traits does the narrator pride himself on?

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His intelligence and patience.

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Why does the narrator greet the old man so warmly every morning?

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He wants to reassure the old man that he is safe.

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What is the main idea of the narrator's INTERNAL conflict?

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He is trying to justify his mental state/actions to himself.

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For which of the following options does the narrator NOT feel like he was clever?

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Letting the eye drive him to madness.

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What type of conflict is the main EXTERNAL conflict?

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Man vs. man.

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Define 'internal conflict' in literature.

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A struggle occurring within a character's mind.

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Define 'external conflict' in literature.

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A struggle between a character and an outside force.

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What does the 'eye' symbolize in 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?

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The eye symbolizes the narrator's obsession and madness.

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What is the significance of the heartbeat in the story?

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It represents the narrator's guilt and mental instability.

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How does the narrator's perception of reality differ from the reader's?

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The narrator believes he is sane, while the reader sees his madness.