The Tell-Tale Heart
Who is the narrator in The Tell-Tale Heart?
An unnamed man who insists he is not mad.
What is the magical object in the story?
A monkey’s paw.
Where does the story take place?
In a forest during a winter night.
Which story includes a supernatural object?
The Monkey’s Paw
What is foreshadowing?
A hint of what is going to happen later in the story.
What part of the old man does the narrator hate?
His "vulture eye" (the pale blue eye).
What is the first wish made by Mr. White?
£200
What causes the two men to be trapped together?
A tree falls on them.
Which two stories end with an open or unresolved ending?
The Monkey’s Paw and The Interlopers
What is irony?
When something happens that is the opposite of what is expected.
What noise drives the narrator to confess?
The sound of his beating heart.
What happens to Herbert after the first wish?
He dies in a factory accident.
Why were Ulrich and Georg enemies?
Their families had a land feud.
Which character is driven by guilt?
The narrator in The Tell-Tale Heart
Give one example of symbolism from The Monkey's Paw.
The Monkey's Paw > symbolizes desire and greed
What literary device is used when the narrator hears the heartbeat after the man is dead?
Imagery and auditory hallucination (suspense).
What is the second wish in the story?
To bring Herbert back to life.
What happens at the end of the story?
Wolves come toward them, and their fate is uncertain.
Which story explores how nature is stronger than human conflict?
The Interlopers
What literary device is used when the heart continues to beat under the floor?
Symbolism and auditory imagery.
What is ironic about the narrator’s attempt to prove his sanity?
His actions and obsession actually show he is insane, but he keeps saying that he is not mad.
What theme is shown through the story’s ending?
Be careful what you wish for / Fate cannot be controlled.
What is ironic about their final decision?
They become friends just before they face a tragic end.
How are all three stories connected by the idea of fate or consequences?
Each story shows how characters cannot escape consequences or control fate.
What theme is shared by all three stories?
Fate, consequences, and the unexpected outcomes of human decisions.