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Contemporary Short Story Irony
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In 'The Tell-Tale Heart', how does the narrator's insistence on his sanity create irony?
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It emphasizes the unreliability of his narration.
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The narrator's repeated assertions of his sanity, while his actions and thoughts betray his mental instability, create a sense of irony. This irony highlights the unreliability of his narration and adds to the suspense and tension of the story.