In "Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, the beating heart the narrator heard symbolizes, at least in my opinion, the narrator's guilt.
He killed a man, and he kept hearing his beating heart, even though it was impossible. He kept hearing it because he felt guilty because he murdered a person, and he had to come clean to the police officers in some way. If he hadn't, he would go completely mad, and his crime would go unpunished, probably.
If you are looking for the def. of the word enlightened— it would be D - Knowledgeable. Enlightened means having knowledge.
Answer: She crossed her arms and sat on the arm of the couch, pinning him with a withering look
WITHERING:
intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated.
(of heat) intense; scorching.
Answer:
Crutch
Explanation:
Lord Capulet calls for his long sword so that he can join the fight. Lady Capulet responds "A crutch, a crutch! Why call you for a sword?"
This statement is mocking his desire and ability to fight at his age.
Answer
the building of something, typically a large structure.
