"The Fall of the House of Usher"

Charles So
English 48A
Journal Poe
Oct.7, 2010


Author Quote:
“I learned, moreover, at intervals, and through broken and equivocal hints, another singular feature of his mental condition”(1556)

Internet Quote:
“A tale of sickness, madness, incest, and the danger of unrestrained creativity, this is among Poe's most popular and critically-examined horror stories”(enotes.com)

Summary:
As the narrator learns more about his mysterious friend, whom he hasn’t seen since their childhood, he learns about the desolate life style in which his friend Roderick Usher has been living. Usher is in a state of enchainment to his house because of his superstitious feelings and his unknown mental condition. As the story flows on, the narrator learns that death of Usher’s twin sister and becomes more entrapped by the house’s ghastly aura, and he himself start to unfold from reality as he starts to have mysterious phenomenon’s.

Opinion:
I was very confused by this one, I thought the story was dark mystery full of suspense. Roderick Usher I feel called the narrator to witness the demise of the Usher’s, Usher knew that his death and the house would soon come so he invited someone dear to him so they can witness and know of the secrets of the house and family.