Gothic Literature
How does gothic literature differ from other genres of literature?
Gothic literature differs from other genres by focusing on intense emotions, eerie atmospheres, and elements of horror.
How did Lady Madeline die?
Premature burial, exhaustion, starvation, and an illness that was already present
What is the source of their income in the House Taken Over?
The farm
Annihilate
destroy utterly; obliterate.
Imagery
Is when a writer invokes the five senses.
How would you define gothic literature?
Gothic literature is a genre characterized by a dark, mysterious, and often supernatural atmosphere, usually set in old, decaying buildings or landscapes.
How did Roderick Usher die?
Fear of seeing Lady Madeline alive, after they buried her
How does the protagonist's perception of the feather pillow change throughout the story?
The protagonist's perception of the feather pillow changes from a comforting object to a disturbing presence that affects her well-being.
Psychological
Related to the mental and emotional state of a person.
Personification
Is when a writer gives human qualities to animals or objects.
According to the text, what are some characteristics of gothic settings?
Gloomy, decaying setting (haunted houses or castles with secret passages, trapdoors, wild, bleak and remote, dungeons, caves, cemeteries, and other mysterious architecture)
What type of disorder does Roderick Usher have?
Hypochondriasis
What decision do Irene and the narrator make when they realize the back part of the house has been taken over?
They decide to live in the other part of the house,
Rending
tear (something) into two or more pieces.
Symbolism
Is using an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning.
What impact did gothic literature have on other literary genres?
Gothic literature has a significant impact on the author's writing style, influencing their use of atmospheric descriptions, exploration of dark themes, and incorporation of supernatural elements.
The title The Fall of the House of Usher symbolizes what in the story?
The family of the Usher's and the House itself
What decision do Irene and the narrator make when they realize the back part of the house has been taken over?
They decide to live in the other part of the house,
Dimension
A measurable extent of some kind, such as length,
Idiom
Is an expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words.
What are some examples of famous gothic literature works mentioned in the text?
Some examples of Gothic literature mentioned in the text include "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, "Dracula" by Bram Stoker, and "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë.
Name one area of symbolism in the story? Explain what it symbolizes.
Could be: the house, the crack in the house, Usher's song, etc.
What does the feather pillow have to do with Alicia's death
The creature "parsite" sucks her blood
Vestibule
an antechamber, hall, or lobby next to the outer door of a building.
Allusion
Is a casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event.