Identify one of the darker actions examined in a story or drama from this unit in what piece is the action highlighted what intentions or emotions prompt the action how would the story or drama change if the character involved were able to overcome the darker impulse and indulge a higher intention? Explain
One of the darker actions examined in the story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe is the murder of the old man by the narrator. The action is highlighted in this piece when the narrator describes how he carefully plans and executes the murder, driven by his obsession with the old man's pale blue eye.
The intentions or emotions that prompt the narrator's action are a combination of fear, paranoia, and inner turmoil. The narrator becomes fixated on the old man's eye, which he believes represents evil and a threat to his own sanity. As a result, he becomes consumed by a desire to rid himself of this perceived threat, leading him to commit the heinous act of murder.
If the character involved were able to overcome this darker impulse and indulge a higher intention, the story would take on a different tone altogether. The narrator's redemption and catharsis could come through seeking help for his psychological distress and addressing his underlying issues rather than resorting to violence. This change in the character's behavior would shift the story towards a more positive and hopeful resolution, highlighting the power of self-awareness and seeking help in overcoming dark impulses.