The fall of the House of Usher part TWO

Front

What is Roderick Usher's primary fear?

Back

Fear itself.

Front

How many members of the Usher family are left by the end of the story?

Back

2.

Front

What does the chamber in the House of Usher remind the narrator of?

Back

The scene Roderick depicted in his painting.

Front

Where is Roderick's sister taken after she loses consciousness?

Back

To an underground chamber because she died.

Front

What is the nature of the time spent between the narrator and Roderick?

Back

They do things together but the narrator fails to cheer him up.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How does Roderick's condition affect his relationship with the narrator?

Back

It creates a sense of helplessness and despair for the narrator.

Front

What role does the theme of isolation play in the story?

Back

It emphasizes the psychological struggles of the characters and their disconnect from the outside world.

Front

What is the relationship between Roderick and his sister Madeline?

Back

They share a deep, almost supernatural bond, which contributes to the story's tension.

Front

How does the setting of the House of Usher contribute to the mood of the story?

Back

The gloomy and decaying environment enhances the themes of fear and despair.