Question

What reason does the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” give for killing the old man?

Answer 1

He couldn't stand the old man's vulture eye.

Explanation: The narrator is said to have been fond of the old man, but is driven mad by the mental issues he said has been caused by the "evil eye". He later kills the old man in a week's time, and when is investigated, keeps his cool until he hears the mental thump of the old man's heart. His own wicked desire to kill the old man brings him to his knees, leading to him being found out by the officers.

Answer 2

Because the old man's vulture eye tormented him and he had to rid himself of it forever.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the short story he states multiple times that he cares about the old man but because of the vulture eye he has to kill him or elses the eye will torment him for the rest of his life.