The Open Window
What conflict does Framton struggle with?
Man vs. Society
What type of literature does this story fall under?
Gothic Literature
What fairy tale did this story originate from?
Hansel and Gretel
Who is the author of this poem?
Edgar Allan Poe
What is the sister's name?
Irene
What was the relationship between Framton's sister and Ms. Sappleton?
Framton's sister had previously stayed with Ms. Sappleton.
What was one of Rodrick Usher's hobbies?
He enjoy reading.
What caused the kids to encounter the Witch?
What word does the Raven repeat?
"Nevermore."
What country did two characters live in?
Argentina
Why did Framton run away?
Vera pranked him and he thought he saw ghosts.
What was different about this family compared to other families?
The entire family lay in the direct line of descent; they did not mate outside of their family.
What happened to the Witch's mother?
She collapsed one day while picking lemongrass and asked the Witch to leave her there.
What two literary elements are incorporated in this poem?
Alliteration and Personification
Magic Realism
Why is Framton staying with Ms. Sappleton?
She was hired to help him manage his anxiety.
What did the narrator describe Rodrick Usher as?
The narrator called him a hypochondriac.
What is the overall theme of this story?
"Villains are not born, they're made."
Why was the man so upset?
He is grieving the loss of his maiden, Lenore.
Who took over the house?
The author never told us.
What time of the year did this story take place?
October
What was Rodrick's biggest fear?
The death of his sister, Lady Madeline.
What happened to the Witch's father?
Her mother ate her father when she was just a young girl.
What rhyme scheme does this poem use?
ABCBB
Why did the two siblings live together?
The two siblings both never got the chance to marry anyone.