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How does Roderick keep the narrator from knowing that Madeline is still alive?
Roderick keeps the narrator from knowing that Madeline is still alive by telling the narrator that Madeline has died and that he has already buried her. He also explains that they must keep her body in the house temporarily to comply with her dying wish, thus preventing the narrator from questioning her whereabouts. Roderick's manipulative behavior and the eerie atmosphere of the house contribute to the deception.
What does Roderick usher do to pass time?
Together Roderick and the narrator; listen to music that Roderick plays, read, and paint.
Explain why at the end of the story Roderick calls the narrator madman house of usher?
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.
Why does Roderick invite the narrator to visit?
Roderick invites the narrator to visit because he is experiencing heightened anxiety and believes the presence of a close friend will provide comfort and support during his time of need. Roderick also values the narrator's friendship and trusts their judgment.
What is the narrators relationship with roderick usher?
The narrator shares a close friendship with Roderick Usher, having known him since childhood. He visits Roderick at the Usher family estate to support him during a time of deep personal crisis, as Roderick struggles with severe mental and physical ailments. Their relationship reflects a sense of duty and concern, as the narrator seeks to provide comfort and companionship to his troubled friend. Ultimately, the bond is strained by the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the Usher home and Roderick's deteriorating condition.
As they gaze on madeline the narrator commented on her resemblance to roderick what does he tell the narrator?
He tells the narrator that they are in fact twins.
What does the narrator learn as he and Roderick and gaze on the lady Madeline in her coffin?
The narrator learns that Lady Madeline is still alive and that Roderick buried her prematurely. He witnesses her terrifying return from the tomb, which ultimately leads to the collapse of the mansion and the deaths of Roderick and Madeline.
Why is the narrator shocked at rodericks appearance?
The narrator is shocked at Roderick's appearance because he looks drastically different from the vibrant, lively friend he once knew. Roderick's pallor, gauntness, and overall disheveled state evoke a sense of decay and despair, reflecting his mental and emotional decline. This transformation highlights the oppressive atmosphere of the House of Usher and suggests the deep psychological turmoil Roderick is experiencing. The stark contrast between Roderick's past and present serves to heighten the eerie and unsettling mood of the story.
What does the narrator do after Roderick died?
Roderick is a character in the short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe. The narrator flees the house after Roderick dies and he turns back to see the house spit in two and sink into the tarn.
Who visits roderick Usher and why does he visit him?
It is the narrator who visits Roderick Usher because Roderick had requested a visit through a letter. 'The Fall of the House of Usher' was published in 1839.
Roderick Madeline and the narrator all perish at the end of the story?
False. The narrator flees in terror, but survives.
Why is the narrator shocked at Roderick's appearance in the fall of the house of usher?
The narrator is shocked at Roderick's appearance because he is pale, emaciated, and overall in a state of deteriorating health. This sudden change in Roderick's physical appearance contributes to the narrator's growing sense of unease and sets the tone for the dark events that unfold in "The Fall of the House of Usher."
