The person narrating has committed a murder and shoved the corpse under his floorboards. As some time passes the heart beat is a glimpse into his insanity, and how he is delusional over hearing non existent sounds. He believes he hears the heart of the person he murdered under the floorboards, which is a delusion, most likely made out of paranoia. When the police come to ask about the victim, the man almost fools them until he breaks down and confesses. He expressed annoyance at the victim earlier, saying that he could not get away from their eye, I believe. He tried to solve this by killing them, but his mind would not let him do so by making up false realities.
Answer: B. Parents try to give children what they can to help them have a better life.
Explanation:
The option that identifies the theme of the text is that "Parents try to give children what they can to help them have a better life".
The detail from the text that supports the answer is when it was stated that there was nothing to give the child except the things regarding who he was and also where he came from. Since his pappy did something, he can do something as well.
Therefore, the correct option is B.
It will A. published or c.printed
It helps the reader to understand the text and also helps with remembering events that happen in the story.