Imagery In The Fall Of The House Of Usher

Symbolism and Imagery in The Fall of the House of Usher A symbol in literature is used to represent an idea, meaning, or quality. This quality can sometimes be hidden. Imagery in literary works can be described as a visual or figurative language that is used to draw to another meaning or show something in the words. In the Fall of the House of Usher, *Edgar Allan Poe uses a bountiful amount of imagery and symbolism. *Edgar Allan Poe's use of symbolic writing throughout the story creates imagery and draws attention to the reader. Edgar Allan Poe has the same type of story every time he writes. The darkness, his obsession with death, and vividness in his works. Some of the best examples can be seen in his highly heralded novel, “The Fall of
As it's evident, Roderick and the Narrator are childhood friends, this is known from the previously stated, “The Narrator visits the Usher family house after Roderick sends him an emotional letter begging him to come.” (Kathleen Wilson 54) Roderick Usher is seen throughout the story symbolizing death and sickness. His cadaverous face and is “described as extremely pale, with weblike hair and dark eyes.” (Kathleen Wilson 54). It is known that Madeline and Roderick are twins as Roderick reveals it to the Narrator. “Madeline Usher is the twin sister of Roderick Usher and, along with her brother, is one of the only surviving members of the Usher family.” (Kathleen Wilson 55). Madeline illness is revealed in the story also. Scientists can’t even explain it which I think is ‘strange.’ Madeline Usher is believed to be a little ‘too close’ to the Usher family. “...Madeline’s illness is a result of a long history of incestual breeding in the Usher family.” (Kathleen Wilson 55) Which is weird and wrong on all levels. This may be the answer as to why she is the way she is. It is said that Madeline’s fleeting appearance in The Fall of the House of Usher is used to boost the suspense and fright of the story (Kathleen Wilson 55). What can be drawn from the characters of Edgar Allan Poe’s book, is that “Roderick represent evil.” Seeing as “Roderick lives in constant fear and agitation.”
The Authors symbols, regardless on how any views them, all have different and specific meanings, the House represents many things, as does Roderick Usher. It’s up to the reader to interpret that. Edgar Allan Poe’s use of symbolic writing throughout the story creates imagery and draw attention to the