Undergraduate Thesis Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English University of Rizal System, Rodriguez, Rizal 2023

The Tell-Tale Heart," published in 1843 by Edgar Allan Poe, was subjected to several interpretations and analyses by critics of its unnamed homodiegetic narrator, who also happened to be the story's main character. The short story is one of Poe's classic themes and genres, which revolves around death and horror and gives a feeling of gothic literature. This research analyzes the main character's behavior, precisely the madman's schizophrenic behavior, throughout his narration in the story through a psychological approach.

The researchers used descriptive design for its qualitative data to analyze the psychological state of the madman in the story gleaned from various theories such as Psychological Criticism, Psychoanalytic Theory, Defense Mechanisms, Rorschach Technique, and Theory of Mind, which aid them in delving into the narrator's psychological state. The researchers utilized common psychological criticism questions that became the basis for analyzing the madman. The
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findings showed that the main character has typical symptoms of schizophrenia, such as anxiety, hallucinations, and delusions, resulting in his false belief in reality.

Furthermore, the tripartite self, such as the id, ego, and superego, influences his judgments and viewpoints on his narrative experiences, leading to the murder of the old man. These results suggest that the madman in "The Tell-Tale Heart suffers from erratic behavior and is influenced by an unbalance judgment of his tripartite self (id, ego, and superego), which is what we usually see in people who have any mental illness. In addition, he lacks a theory of mind throughout describing and undergoing the events between him, the police officers, and the old man in the story.

Probing "The Tell-Tale Heart" provides an in-depth analysis of the madman's mental health, comprehensive psychological theories supporting the criticism, and a clear-cut source for students, teachers, and future researchers. Thus, this study would be a valuable resource for students, teachers, and future researchers interested in exploring the themes and psychological aspects of the story. The analysis would be well-structured and easily comprehended, potentially benefiting a broad audience. Overall, this sentence highlights the importance and value of analyzing the psychological elements of literary works and how they can contribute to the study of literature and human behavior.