Comparing Poe's Spongebob And Squeaky Boots

Although SpongeBob is an iconic popular show, not every viewer would link “Squeaky Boots” to Poe’s short story, and understand that this well-crafted episode demonstrates optional intertextuality. Over and over, the author pulls a number of references to acknowledge the show’s association with Poe’s writing. However, the context in “Tell- Tale Heart” is not necessary to enjoy the episode’s plot. For those who catch the reference, the meaning of the whole episode only slightly changes. One main concept that draws a connection is the psychological effects of guilt. The leading character of both text faces this conflict when he eagerly seeks to free himself of an item. This item’s existence is a constant annoyance to the character’s mind and causes