can you give me some feedback on my thesis and summary. "In the story “The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe, he uses the element of suspense. In the beginning of the story the narrator was taking care of an old man with a blind eye, he wanted to kill the old man because he thought the eye was “evil”. He killed the old man and felt proud for a while but then he started to feel guilty and eventually confessed to killing him. He creates suspense by his thoughts and keeps the reader wondering if he's going to get away with it."
Your thesis and summary provide a good overview of the main elements of suspense in "The Tell-Tale Heart." However, here are some suggestions to enhance the clarity and cohesiveness of your writing:
Thesis statement:
"In Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' the author effectively builds suspense through the narrator's obsessive thoughts, escalating guilt, and an uncertain resolution, leaving the reader wondering whether he will escape the consequences of his heinous crime."
Summary:
"In 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' the narrator develops an irrational hatred towards an old man with a blind eye, considering it as an 'evil' eye. Driven by this growing obsession, he plots and executes the old man's murder. Initially, the narrator feels pride in his accomplishment. However, as time passes, an overwhelming sense of guilt overtakes him, leading to a mental breakdown. Throughout the story, Poe skillfully creates suspense by exploring the narrator's disturbing thoughts and psychological transformation, leaving the reader uncertain about the narrator's potential escape from punishment."