how would you describe the character of the old man, based on the authors details?

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answers:
cruel
unconcerned
unaware
fearful

in the story the tell tale heart by edgar allen poe

Answer 1

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart," the old man can primarily be described as unaware. The old man possesses a kind, gentle demeanor and is oblivious to the narrator's dark intentions and deteriorating mental state. His lack of awareness of the narrator's obsession ultimately leads to the tragic events of the story. While the narrator's feelings towards the old man may suggest a sense of cruelty in the actions that unfold, the old man himself does not exhibit a cruel character; rather, he is portrayed as vulnerable and unsuspecting.