Poe "The Fall of the House of Usher" Review

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Roderick's mental state can best be described as ___________

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Extremely agitated

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Near the end of the story, what does the narrator begin to feel?

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He believes he is falling to the same disease as Usher.

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The collapsing of the mansion represents ...

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the fall of the family.

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What does the narrator learn about Roderick and Madeline?

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they're twins.

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Who does the dragon from Eldered symbolize from the story?

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Madeline.

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

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It symbolizes the decay of the Usher family.

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How does the theme of isolation manifest in Roderick Usher's character?

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Roderick is physically and emotionally isolated, leading to his mental decline.

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What role does Madeline play in Roderick's life?

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She is both his sister and a source of his psychological torment.

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What literary device is prevalent in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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Gothic elements, including dark settings and supernatural occurrences.

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How does Edgar Allan Poe create a sense of dread in the story?

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Through vivid imagery and the psychological state of the characters.