Hudson read, "The Tale-Tell Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe and identified the theme of the story. We discussed the setting, mood, tone, characterization, and plot structure. He recognized this as gothic literature and made the connection to Stephen King's, "IT". Although this story is not gruesome, it does reflect the gothic genre. Hudson answered comprehension questions and written responses. He was able to explain how the plotline, setting, and characterization are used to determine the theme of the story.