the tell-tale heart an alternative viewpoint © oxford university press 2008
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The Tell-Tale Heart
An alternative viewpoint
© Oxford University Press 2008
An alternative viewpoint
The story is told in the first person, by the man who commits the murder.
Look at the story from a different viewpoint – as though you are one of the three police officers.
For each extract, discuss what the police officers would notice and what they think.
Extract 1
I smiled, for what had I to fear? I bade the gentlemen welcome. The shriek, I said, was my own in a dream.
Extract 2
I led them at length to his chamber. I showed them his treasures, secure, undisturbed.
Extract 3
They sat, and while I answered cheerily, they chatted of familiar things.
Extract 4
No doubt I now grew very pale – but I talked more fluently, and with a heightened voice.
Extract 5
It grew louder – louder – louder! And still the men chatted pleasantly, and smiled.
Extract 6
I admit the deed! – Tear up the planks!
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