"The Tell Tale Heart" is a story, on the most basic level, of conflict. ... Ultimately, the narrator tells his story of killing his housemate. ... On the surface, the physical setting of "The Tell Tale Heart" is typical of the period and remarkably typical of Poe. ... Three elements of literary work that truly sum up the theme of "The Tell Tale Heart" are setting, character, and language. ... This is shown exquisitely in "The Tell Tale Heart". ...

• Word Count: 1527
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School