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In "The Tell-Tale Heart," the narrator insists he is not mad to counter the doubts of the listener and to assert his sanity. He believes that his heightened senses and meticulous planning of the murder demonstrate clear thinking, rather than madness. By questioning why others perceive him as mad, he seeks to validate his actions and convince himself of his rationality, even as he spirals into obsession and guilt. Ultimately, this statement reflects his fragile mental state and the thin line between sanity and insanity.

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