The Fall of the House of Usher Study Guide 1

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What is the main action of the narrator at the beginning of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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The narrator travels to visit Roderick Usher at Usher’s family home.

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What is an example of a tumultuous event in literature?

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A storm so loud that it is hard to hear others speaking.

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Who expresses fear of illness caused by the house in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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Roderick Usher fears that the house is making him ill.

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What idea does Roderick Usher have about his house?

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He believes that the house and all in it are alive.

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What is Roderick Usher's biggest fear?

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His biggest fear is being frightened to death.

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What does the term 'tumultuous' mean in the context of events?

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Tumultuous refers to events that are chaotic, loud, and disorderly.

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How does the setting of the Usher house contribute to the story's mood?

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The eerie and decaying atmosphere of the Usher house enhances the story's themes of fear and madness.

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What role does Madeline Usher play in the story?

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Madeline is Roderick's sister, whose death and burial significantly impact the plot.

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What literary device is used when describing the Usher house as alive?

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Personification is used to attribute human qualities to the house.

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What is the significance of the title 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

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The title symbolizes both the physical collapse of the Usher family home and the mental decline of its inhabitants.