In “The Fall of the House of Usher,” the story ended with the house physically falling on Roderick and Madeline’s bodies, as well as the fall of the family line. The narrator explains: “While I gazed, the fissure rapidly widened- there came a fierce breath of whirlwind- the entire orb of the satellite burst at once upon my sight.” (Poe 430) This was able to illustrate a picture of the foundation of the house cracking widely, which caused it to fall. It can additionally be interpreted as the very foundation of the Usher family line falling as well.
Additionally, the narrator stated, “...my brain reeled as I saw the mighty walls rushing asunder- there was long tumultuous shouting sound like the voice of a thousand waters.” (Poe 430). This quote can be interpreted as the walls of the home falling like a waterfall, or stream. This could also mean the Usher family tree was cracking and falling apart, considering at the end of the story, both Madeline and Roderick died.
As it was also stated by the narrator, “...there was a long tumultuous shouting sound like the voice of a thousand waters --and the deep and dank tarn at my feet closed sullenly and …show more content…
Many of the preceding quotes refer to the physical being of the House of Usher. On the contrary, a deeper meaning can be found. The entire situation can be compared to the connection between Madeline and Roderick. They represent the body and the mind. With out one of them, the other simply cannot exist. The same can be stated about the house and family line. Going back to the previous quote where it was stated: “...an appellation which seemed to include, in the minds of the peasantry who used it, both the family and the family mansion.” (Poe 415) It can be connected in the way that you can’t have the house without the family line, and you can’t have the family lineage without the
Additionally, the narrator stated, “...my brain reeled as I saw the mighty walls rushing asunder- there was long tumultuous shouting sound like the voice of a thousand waters.” (Poe 430). This quote can be interpreted as the walls of the home falling like a waterfall, or stream. This could also mean the Usher family tree was cracking and falling apart, considering at the end of the story, both Madeline and Roderick died.
As it was also stated by the narrator, “...there was a long tumultuous shouting sound like the voice of a thousand waters --and the deep and dank tarn at my feet closed sullenly and …show more content…
Many of the preceding quotes refer to the physical being of the House of Usher. On the contrary, a deeper meaning can be found. The entire situation can be compared to the connection between Madeline and Roderick. They represent the body and the mind. With out one of them, the other simply cannot exist. The same can be stated about the house and family line. Going back to the previous quote where it was stated: “...an appellation which seemed to include, in the minds of the peasantry who used it, both the family and the family mansion.” (Poe 415) It can be connected in the way that you can’t have the house without the family line, and you can’t have the family lineage without the