SEC. 3 Comprehension Flashcard

Front

What happens to the House of Usher as the narrator is fleeing on horseback?

Back

The fissure expands causing the house to crumble and fall into the tarn.

Front

What is unnatural about the tempest in the story?

Back

Everything is glowing from a supernatural source.

Front

Why does Usher go to the narrator's room in the middle of the night?

Back

He wants the narrator to see the storm.

Front

True or False: Usher knew Madeline was alive in the tomb and didn't say anything to the narrator until now.

Back

TRUE

Front

What keeps the narrator from falling asleep at the beginning of section 3?

Back

An intense feeling of horror overcomes him.

Front

What is the significance of the fissure in the House of Usher?

Back

It symbolizes the decay and instability of the Usher family and their ancestral home.

Front

How does the supernatural element manifest in the story?

Back

Through the glowing tempest and the eerie atmosphere surrounding the House of Usher.

Front

What role does the narrator play in the story?

Back

He serves as a witness to Usher's decline and the events that unfold in the House of Usher.

Front

What themes are explored in the House of Usher?

Back

Themes of madness, isolation, and the supernatural are prevalent throughout the story.

Front

How does Usher's mental state affect his perception of reality?

Back

Usher's mental instability leads him to perceive the world around him as increasingly distorted and terrifying.