Use the passage from “The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe to answer the question.

Question

What motivates the narrator's behavior in this passage?

(1 point)
Responses

guilt
guilt

revenge
revenge

jealousy
jealousy

fear

Answer 1

In "The Tell-Tale Heart," the narrator's behavior is primarily motivated by guilt. The narrative reveals the internal struggle and mental anguish the narrator experiences after committing a crime, leading to paranoia and a heightened sense of awareness of their actions. Therefore, the correct response is:

guilt