Roderick believes that his illness is due to the deteriorating state of the mansion and the influence of his sister, Madeline, who is also unwell. He thinks that the bleak and oppressive atmosphere of the house is contributing to his condition.
Roderick suffers from a variety of nervous disorders, including acute bodily illness. This illness manifests in heightened sensitivity to light, sound, and touch, as well as acute anxiety and insomnia.
A virus or illness causing fever and headache: flu.
Roderick calls the narrator a "madman" because he believes the narrator buried his sister alive. Roderick is overcome with guilt and hallucinations, causing him to view the narrator as a crazed figure contributing to the destruction of the House of Usher.
Madeline suffered from catalepsy, a condition where the body becomes rigid and unresponsive. Roderick believed that she had died and placed her in the vault, unaware that she was still alive when he buried her. The shock and horror of discovering this likely contributed to Roderick's decline in mental health.
viruses
Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness involves intentionally causing harm to someone's body or mind, resulting in physical injuries or mental health issues.
i believe he had tuberculosis
Roderick Taylor goes by Roderick Falconer.
The narrator in "The Fall of the House of Usher" is a childhood friend of Roderick Usher, who visits him to offer support after receiving a letter about his illness. The primary reason for coming to the House of Usher is to provide companionship and comfort to Roderick during his time of distress.
Brande Roderick's birth name is Roderick, Brande Nicole.
Haylee Roderick's birth name is Haylee Ruth Roderick.
Roderick Ewing's birth name is Roderick Ewing Brown.