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What is your explanation for the heartbeat noise that drives the narrator to confess?
The heartbeat noise serves as a manifestation of the narrator's overwhelming guilt and anxiety. It symbolizes the oppressive weight of his conscience, growing louder as he attempts to suppress his crime. This auditory hallucination ultimately drives him to confess, as he can no longer bear the psychological torment that the sound represents. The heartbeat underscores the theme of guilt and the inevitability of confronting one's actions.
Why is the narrator paranoid in The Tell-Tale Heart?
The narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe is paranoid because of his guilt stemming from the murder he committed. He becomes increasingly agitated by the sound of the old man's heartbeat, which he perceives as a sign of his guilt. This paranoia drives him to confess his crime to the police.
What is your explanation for the heartbeat noise that drives the narrator to confess The Tell-Tale Heart?
Twice Poe uses the phrase: "as a watch makes when enveloped in cotton." to describe what the narrator hears.
Is crime a long vowel?
No, "crime" does not contain a long vowel sound. The "i" in "crime" is a short vowel sound.
Does crime have a short or long I vowel sound?
Crime has a long I vowel sound.
What sound disturbs the narrator while he is napping?
The sound of a groaning ghost disturbs the narrator while he is napping.
What DVD drives have best sound quality while watching a Movie?
Some DVD drives offer a digital sound output which will give you better sound quality.
Does crime have a long or short vowel sound?
The I has a long I vowel sound, and the E is silent.
Why does a narrator use a certain tone to answer a question?
Narrator's job is to give life to a script. narrator uses different tones to make it sound interesting.
Why is the description in lines 172-174 in The Tell-Tale Heart in italic type what does the narrator think the sound is what is the likely source of the sound?
The description in italic type emphasizes the narrator's heightened state of anxiety and paranoia about the sound he hears. The narrator believes that the sound is the beating of the old man's heart, which he imagines growing louder and more persistent. The likely source of the sound is actually the narrator's own guilt and fear manifesting as auditory hallucinations.
How does a stereo speaker use an electromagnet to produce sound?
An electromagnet drives the stereo speaker to provide the sound.
Is crime a short vowel word?
No. The I has a long I vowel sound as in lime and time. The E is silent.
