The Tell Tale Heart/ The Black Cat

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What happened to the narrator's first house in 'The Black Cat'?

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The narrator's first house burned down, except for one wall.

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How does the narrator treat the old man during the day in 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

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The narrator is friendly and kind to the old man during the day.

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Where was the second cat found in 'The Black Cat'?

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The second cat was found inside the wall with the body of the narrator's wife.

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What literary device is used in the phrase: 'Death, in approaching him had stalked with his black shadow before him, and enveloped the victim'?

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This phrase uses personification.

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What does the narrator believe he hears in 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

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The narrator thinks he hears the old man's heartbeat.

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Define 'personification'.

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is the main theme of 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

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The main theme is the effects of guilt and the descent into madness.

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What is the significance of the eye in 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

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The eye symbolizes the narrator's obsession and the source of his madness.

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What does the black cat symbolize in 'The Black Cat'?

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The black cat symbolizes guilt, superstition, and the narrator's inner turmoil.

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How does the narrator's character change throughout 'The Black Cat'?

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The narrator becomes increasingly violent and unstable, reflecting his moral decline.