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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

26.2. "The Tell-Tale Heart" Text and Film RL7.

First, read this classic tale of madness, murder, and hearts telling stuff:

"The Tell-tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
1. First, think about the point of view.
Then, check out this awesome 1953 version of the same story by Columbia Pictures (this is a YouTube video, so it's only going to work at home, sorry).




Think about what the adapters that made the movie kept in, took out, or changed. For example, the narrator invites the police to stay for a cup of tea and then drops it, shattering the cup and causing the tea to drip. Why have they made that change? What does it replace in the original? Do you think that it's an improvement? The writers also make it clear where they think the story is being narrated from.

Product: Write a paragraph that answers the question, "Why did the creators add the cup to their version?" Think about how a movie and a printed story are different -- your answer should relate to that.

 Insufficient Answers:

  • They thought people would like it more. Okay, but why?
  • They thought it would be more interesting. That says nothing, right, "interesting" is whatever you are interested in?
  • They wanted the reader to be able to visualize it better? This is okay for "Reading" class, but not for "Literature" class.
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  1. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 7:42 PM


    The videomakers added a teacup to The Tell Tale to show the true nervousness behind the madman. He tries to mask it, however when he drops the cup it shows how fearful he is that his secret might be found out. -Shantae

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