How to Read literature Like a Professor/

”Tell-Tale Heart”

Close Reading/Analysis Exercise

After a careful reading of the “Tell-Tale Heart” excerpt, apply Foster’s discussion of violence (chapter 11) and symbol (chapter 12) to “Tell-Tale Heart.”

1.Does Foster’s analysis work here?a.Why or Why not? Explain your analysis

with direct references to the text.

2. Be prepared to discuss your analysis with the class.