The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
Who is the author of "The Fall of the House of Usher"?
Edgar Allan Poe
Who is the author of "House Taken Over"?
Julio Cortázar
Who is the author of "Metamorphosis"?
Franz Kafka
What are two common themes found in Gothic literature?
Horror and romance.
What is the relationship between Roderick and Madeline Usher?
They are Twins
What are the names of the siblings in the story?
Irene and the unnamed narrator.
What is the main character's name in "Metamorphosis"?
Gregor Samsa
Name a typical setting for a Gothic story.
A haunted castle or mansion.
What symptom does Roderick Usher suffer from, affecting his senses?
Hypersensitivity to light, sound, and other stimuli.
What activity do the siblings often do together?
They spend time knitting and reading books.
Into what does Gregor Samsa transform?
A giant insect.
Which literary genre often blends realistic narratives with magical elements?
Magic Realism.
What happens to the house at the end of the story?
It collapses and sinks into the tarn.
What causes the siblings to leave their house?
An unknown force or presence takes over parts of the house.
What is Gregor's job before his transformation?
Traveling salesman.
Name one author famous for writing Magic Realism.
Julio Cortazar
What is the name of the narrator in "The Fall of the House of Usher"?
The narrator is unnamed.
What do the siblings do at the very end of the story?
They leave the house and lock the door behind them, abandoning it completely.
How does Gregor's family react to his transformation over time?
They become increasingly hostile and neglectful.
What is one key difference between Gothic literature and Magic Realism?
Gothic literature focuses on horror and the supernatural, often with a dark, foreboding atmosphere, while Magic Realism integrates magical elements into everyday, realistic settings without question.