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    The document analyzes Gothic characteristics in Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Fall of the House of Usher" including a dark and mysterious tone, the isolated setting of a decaying house, and supernatural elements. It examines how Roderick Usher and the house were linked, with evidence that their fates were connected and that the house reflected Usher's deteriorating mental state.

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    Evidence of Gothic Characteristics in

    “The Fall of the House of Usher” by


    Edgar Allan Poe

    Gothic Characteristics Evidence from


    “The Fall of the House of Usher”
    *Provide at least 2 examples from the
    short story.
    Dark, mysterious, evil tone 1.
    2.

    Type of building/condition of building 1.


    2.

    Isolated setting 1.
    2.

    Supernatural elements 1.
    2.

    Narrator’s psychological state 1.


    2.

    Reality vs. unreality (non-reality) 1.


    2.

    Terror vs. horror 1.


    2.

    Weather setting the mood 1.


    2.

    Understanding Theme: Answer the following question using evidence from the text.
    How were Roderick Usher and the house of Usher linked? What evidence can you provide that
    shows their connection. Remember to think in terms of Gothic elements and themes.

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