Fall of the House of Usher

Front

Who is the character that fears that his own house is making him ill?

Back

Roderick Usher

Front

Where is Madeline Usher placed upon her death?

Back

In a vault

Front

What ultimately happens to the House of Usher?

Back

It crumbled to the ground into pieces.

Front

What are the main themes of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

Back

Fear of death and madness

Front

Where is Madeline's body placed after her death?

Back

In a tomb under the house.

Front

What literary genre does 'The Fall of the House of Usher' belong to?

Back

Gothic fiction

Front

What is the relationship between Roderick and Madeline Usher?

Back

They are twins.

Front

What is the significance of the house in the story?

Back

It symbolizes the mental state of Roderick Usher and the decay of the Usher family.

Front

How does the narrator describe the House of Usher?

Back

As a dark, decaying mansion that evokes a sense of dread.

Front

What role does the narrator play in the story?

Back

He is a friend of Roderick Usher who visits him during his time of distress.