For the time being, after reading the three short stories that accord towards the horror genre, its incredible symbolism, excellently thought of organization, and projected suspense prove why “The Tell Tale Heart” is the scariest of them all. Certain information has been given in “The Tell Tale Heart” that creates tension, craziness, suspense, and confusion, making the reader unaware on the narrator’s real intensions. Coupled with, the reader may feel the obligation to fill up a huge gap of mystery. Connected with, this important fact is not proven in the other two stories, proving a point. Also, in “the Monkey’s Paw” it shows two very universal and unoriginal topics; a monkey and three wishes granted by a wonder worker, making the story less suspenseful. On the other hand, “The Black Cat” has more of a grueling events and premature death, creating a grim state, yet it becomes more expected. Generally, the horror genre scared me the most in “The Tell Tale Hear” by confusing me on what is really happening, and on whether trusting it
For the time being, after reading the three short stories that accord towards the horror genre, its incredible symbolism, excellently thought of organization, and projected suspense prove why “The Tell Tale Heart” is the scariest of them all. Certain information has been given in “The Tell Tale Heart” that creates tension, craziness, suspense, and confusion, making the reader unaware on the narrator’s real intensions. Coupled with, the reader may feel the obligation to fill up a huge gap of mystery. Connected with, this important fact is not proven in the other two stories, proving a point. Also, in “the Monkey’s Paw” it shows two very universal and unoriginal topics; a monkey and three wishes granted by a wonder worker, making the story less suspenseful. On the other hand, “The Black Cat” has more of a grueling events and premature death, creating a grim state, yet it becomes more expected. Generally, the horror genre scared me the most in “The Tell Tale Hear” by confusing me on what is really happening, and on whether trusting it