![]() ![]() As he reads, the narrator hears sounds that correspond to the story he is reading. The narrator tries to calm Roderick by reading to him. Unable to sleep, he approaches the narrator’s room late at night. ![]() Over the next few days, Roderick’s agitation grows. Roderick puts her in a temporary tomb underneath the house, not wanting doctors to examine his dead sister. Roderick suggests it’s the house that’s making him sick, something which the narrator already suspected. ![]() The narrator spends several days attempting to cheer up Roderick, but is unable. ![]() The narrator learns that Roderick’s sister is near death. Roderick excitedly welcomes the narrator. The phrase “House of Usher” refers to both the house and the family. Roderick Usher and his twin sister Madeline are the last two Ushers in a long line of Ushers whose family tree has never branched. The contents of the letter reveal that Usher is suffering from numerous illnesses, both mental and physical. The narrator receives an odd letter from an old friend, Roderick Usher, requesting his presence. Keep in mind as you read this summary that Edgar Allan Poe is the master of suspense and I’m not. This basic summary may prove beneficial before or after reading the actual story. Before we get into an interpretation or possible themes in “The Fall of the House of Usher,” let’s start with a summary. ![]()
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