What central ideas about the narrator of "The Tell-Tale Heart" does Edgar Allan Poe intend
readers to infer, based on textual evidence
throughout the story? Based on what he does,
what he says, and what he doesn't say, describe
the narrator's state of mind in the aftermath of
committing murder and what this suggests about
his character. Use the strategies you learned
about making inferences. First, find facts, details,
and examples that can help make a reasonable
guess. Second, use your own knowledge,
experiences, and observations to figure out
things the author doesn't directly state. Third,
read closely and critically, thinking about why the
author provides certain details and information
but not others. Cite textual evidence and write
annotations to explain your understanding