Poe "The Fall of the House of Usher" Review

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What does Roderick Usher believe causes his family's problems?

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The evil atmosphere of the mansion.

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Which of the following does NOT bother Roderick Usher?

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Stringed instruments.

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How can Roderick's mental state be best described?

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Extremely agitated.

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What does the collapsing of the mansion symbolize?

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The fall of the family.

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What is the significance of the character Madeline in the story?

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She represents the physical and emotional decay of the Usher family.

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What role does the setting play in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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The mansion's eerie atmosphere reflects the characters' mental states.

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How does Edgar Allan Poe use symbolism in the story?

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Objects and events symbolize deeper themes, such as decay and madness.

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What is the relationship between Roderick and Madeline Usher?

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They are siblings, representing the last of the Usher lineage.

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

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Gothic fiction.

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What theme is explored through Roderick's fear of the outside world?

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The theme of isolation and its effects on the mind.