Poe "The Fall of the House of Usher" Review

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What is the resolution of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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The house cracks apart at the fissure and sinks into the tarn.

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

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Fear of death and madness.

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How does the narrator feel as he approaches the House of Usher?

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He is overcome by deep melancholy.

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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 described throughout the story?

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Extremely agitated and anxious.

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

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It symbolizes the decay of the Usher family and their mental states.

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Who are the main characters in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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Roderick Usher, Madeline Usher, and the unnamed narrator.

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What role does the weather play in the story?

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It reflects the mood and foreshadows events, often being gloomy and oppressive.

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What is the relationship between Roderick and Madeline Usher?

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They are siblings, and their bond is central to the story's themes of madness and decay.