In this excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe and and ldquoThe Fall of the House of Usher and how does the statement mirror what happens in the rest of the story?

Answer 1

In "The Fall of the House of Usher," the statement likely reflects the ominous atmosphere and sense of impending doom that pervades the story. The House of Usher itself symbolizes the decay and destruction of the Usher family, echoing the character's mental and physical deterioration. As the narrator, he too becomes entwined in the gloom and tragedy that surrounds the Usher family, mirroring the house's collapse.