'The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl' 'The Tell Tale Heart' And 'Tony Kytes, The Arch Deceiver'

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Wider Reading Unit

Comparative Essay:

'The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl'

'The Tell Tale Heart'

And 'Tony Kytes, The Arch Deceiver'

For My GCSE Wider Reading Unit (WRU) I have chosen to compare the 19th century novel 'The Tell-Tale Heart' written in 18__ by Edgar Allan Poe and the 20th century novel 'The Fruit At The Bottom Of The Bowl' by Ray Bradbury written in 19__. I have also chosen the story 'Tony Kytes, The Arch Deceiver' written in ____ by Thomas Hardy, to find the contrasts between all tree stories as it doesn't share all the same themes. 'The Tale-Tale Heart' is a Brilliant Horror, which leaves the reader both in suspense and feeling veracious. This short story takes us on a journey through the mind of a first time killer (Unnamed), as we watch his conscience tear his mind state apart. 'The Fruit At The Bottom Of The Bowl' is another great story, which I have chosen for comparing because it is very similar to 'The Tale-Tale Heart' in the sense that they both explore the theme of 'madness'. 'The Fruit At The Bottom Of The Bowl' is also about a