The Fall of the House of Usher

Front

What is the overall mood of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

Back

The overall mood is dark and creepy.

Front

What does the term 'causeway' refer to?

Back

A causeway is a road or path that crosses over something.

Front

What does it mean if something is 'strewn all over the room'?

Back

It means that the items are scattered.

Front

How does Roderick react to Madeline's death?

Back

Roderick reacts with distress and sorrow.

Front

What detail from Scene 2 contributes to an eerie mood?

Back

A sickly green vapor hovers.

Front

Define 'eerie'.

Back

Eerie means strange and frightening.

Front

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

Back

The House of Usher symbolizes decay and the decline of the Usher family.

Front

What role does Madeline play in the story?

Back

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

Front

What literary device is used in the description of the house?

Back

Personification is used to give the house human-like qualities.

Front

What is the theme of isolation in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

Back

Isolation is a key theme, as characters are physically and emotionally cut off from the outside world.