In The Fall of the House of Usher, Poe presents several key themes that illuminate elements of Gothic, loss of identity, love and hate, emotional and psychological decay, Power of the living over the Dead, and supernatural phenomena. Considering these thematic elements, discuss how they relate to the ultimate “fall” of the house of Usher. What is the curse on the house? Overall, what causes the house to “fall?” Support your responses with evidence.
In The Fall of the House of Usher, Poe presents several key themes that illuminate elements of Gothic, loss of identity, love and hate, emotional and psychological decay, Power of the living over the Dead, and supernatural phenomena. Considering these thematic elements, discuss how they relate to the ultimate “fall” of the house of Usher. What is the curse on the house? Overall, what causes the house to “fall?” Support your responses with evidence.
