![]() ![]() He states that he did not tell us this earlier, as he did not want us to think he was mad. The narrator says this after he reveals he is in prison for murder. As it is, you will easily perceive that I am one of the many uncounted victims of the Imp of the Perverse." The narrator "Had I not been thus prolix, you might either have misunderstood me altogether, or, with the rabble, have fancied me mad. At this point in the story, we are unaware that the narrator is talking about his act of murder here, which makes it a disturbing passage. Here, the narrator describes the process of committing a perverse action, from the first inclination to the implementation of the desire. The impulse increases to a wish, the wish to a desire, the desire to an uncontrollable longing, and the longing (to the deep regret and mortification of the speaker, and in defiance of all consequences) is indulged." The narrator We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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