Why You Should Read “The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe, by Kavin Sivakumar

 Why You Should Read “The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

Kavin Sivakumar

“The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story that is filled with suspense, psychological tension, and important lessons that remain relevant as people grow older. One important aspect of the story is how the narrator talks directly towards the reader which creates an unsettling tone when reading. I believe that this way of narrating the story makes it more interesting and this way of telling the story can also help us better understand the narrator. 

One of the reasons that I would recommend this short story to others is because the plot of the book is simple and easy to understand while reading. However, the way that the story is told is what makes it interesting since everything isn’t given to you and you have to think a little while reading the book to get a better understanding of it. The story contains a couple of words that aren't commonly used but it isn’t hard to understand what the story is trying to say so it makes the reader focus while reading the story to be able to understand what the story is saying. 

Another reason I would recommend “The Tell Tale Heart” is that the story is short enough to read in under half an hour, but there is a lot to think about after reading the story. Even though the story is a couple of pages long it still manages to get the reader to feel emotions such as suspense, tension, and stress which makes the story more interesting. The story also manages to show the type of person the narrator is without directly saying it because of the way that the story is told. 

The lessons that are learned while reading “The Tell Tale Heart” are also important for people to know about. One of the important lessons in the story is how you shouldn't allow your emotions to control you and make decisions for you. The main character in this story does something that he would later regret doing because he allowed his emotions to get the better of him, and all of this guilt that he felt after doing what he had done took over him and he confessed to his actions. Which shows that you shouldn't allow your emotions to control you or else you might do something that you are going to regret. 

Overall, “The Tell Tale Heart” is a great short story to read if you have some time to spare. The story manages to keep you attention while reading and it also makes you think while reading the book. It brings out emotions such as suspense, tension, and brings an unsettling vibe while being only a couple of pages long. All of these factors are what makes “The Tell Tale Heart” such an amazing story to read.