The Tell-Tale Heart by Egdar Allan Poe

Who is the main character or protagonist of the story?

Make a quick list of character's physical, mental, moral, or behavioral traits. Which seem especially significant to the action of the story?

Does the main character have an antagonist in the story? How do they differ?

Does the way the protagonist speaks reveal anything about his or her personality?

If the story is told in the first person, what is revealed about how the protagonist views his or her surroundings?

What is the character's primary motivation? Does this motivation seem reasonable to you?

Does the protagonist fully understand his or her motivations?

In what ways is the protagonist changed or tested by the events of the story?