the cottage
what is the original fairy tale?
hansel and gretel
Why is the ending both unsettling?
because they had to leave their home
why did Frampton run away?
what is the setting outside?
dark
who is the narrator? why did go to the house of usher?
a childhood friend of Roderick, he thought it was only right for him to stay with his friend while he isn't doing to well
what happened to the narrators father?
fell victim to her mom (her mom ate him)
How does routine influence the siblings’ behavior?
because they do the same thing everyday and used to everything that happens they are dull and bored
how is framptons character described?
he has really bad nerves and doubtful
what was the narrator doing when the raven was tapping?
napping
how is Roderick's health described?
he is described as stressed and depressed
How does the narrator describe the woods surrounding the cottage, and what do these descriptions suggest about the nature or mood of the setting?
she says how the house is isolated and filled with things kids like so she can attract the kids and be a way from others
How do Irene and the narrator respond to the mysterious noises in the house?
they ignore it and moves to the other side of the house
Why does Vera invent the story about the open window and the "lost" hunters?
because she found Frampton to be gullible because he had anxiety
what does the bird say at the door?
"nevermore"
Why is the relationship between Roderick and Madeline significant?
because of what u find out in the end and shows how affected Roderick's mental is
Why are the mother’s handwritten notes and books important to the narrator, and how do they shape her role within the cottage and the forest?
because she looks up to her mom and in influenced by her actions, so her notes shaped her character
Why don’t the characters attempt to confront or investigate whatever is “taking over” the house?
because they were scared of whatever it was
why did framton go visit?
he thought it could help the nerve cure he was going through
who is the narrator?
poe never tells
how did the narrator describe Roderick's physical appearance?
he says he looks way older than he is
What significance do the herbs—especially lavender—hold in the narrator’s life, and how do they help define her relationship with the natural world?
her attraction to herbs shows how much she loves the natural world
How does Cortázar create suspense without ever revealing the threat?
he shows how scared they are of it by telling how they ran away everytime the "threat" came near
how old is Vera?
15
Who is Lenore, and why is she important to the narrator’s grief?
lenore is a female the narrator lost and cant get back so he is upset about her
How does Poe’s description of the house set the mood for the story?
because it shows how ancient the house was which shows how long its been standing