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Analyze the motivations driving the narrator's actions. What compels him to act? Explore whether there are underlying factors contributing to his behavior. Look for textual evidence that sheds light on his intentions. in tell tale heart

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Answer:The narrator's desire to eradicate the man's eye motivates his murder, but the narrator does not acknowledge that this act will end the man's life. By dismembering his victim, the narrator further deprives the old man of his humanity.

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