The Tell-Tale Heart Virtual Mock Trial
Description
In this virtual courtroom experience, a murderer is put on trial for his life after killing an old man and chopping up his body. YOU are charged with delivering the verdict--is he GUILTY or NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY?
A Poe Museum staff member will portray the protagonist in Poe's story "The Tell-Tale Heart" while audience members will portray lawyers for the defense and prosecution, presided over by a judge and deliberated on by a jury.
Offered At
Poe Museum
The Poe Museum is located in Richmond, Virginia, home town to Edgar Allan Poe, one of the finest writers of the 19th century. In his short life Poe revolutionized the horror story, invented the detective story, helped pioneer science fiction, and wrote brilliant poetry. The museum has the largest collection of artifacts related to Poe anywhere in the world on public display in its three buildings.
*Due to COVID-19, we are not currently hosting groups on-site, although we are still open to the public. We are offering virtual tours and programs!
Details
Subjects
Literature, Fiction, Theater, Speaking & Listening
Capacity
100 students, 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Live Virtual Event
Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Postsecondary