The Fall of the House of Usher Literary AnalysisThe Fall of the House of Usher written by Edgar Poe and published in 1839 is a typical gothic tale designed to evoke fear and other troubled feelings. It is also a goldmine of symbols, allusions, allegories, interpretations, themes, and other analytical perspectives with which to visualize the story. Poe was important in 19th century Gothic literature. He focused more on the psychological aspect of the characters rather than the traditional elements of Gothic tales, and believed that terror and fear were valid literary subjects (Timmerman 235). The Fall of House Usher is widely considered his best story and one of the best Gothic stories of all time (Timmerman 243). First of all, the House of Usher is a symbol that represents both the physical house and the Usher heritage. (Kitchen 16). Additionally, the upside-down reflection of the house in the lake symbolizes Roderick and Madeline's retrospective thinking, such as their isolation and unhealthy relationship (Cook 23). There is a clear connection between Roderick's art and the events that are occurring. Like the underground painting, which draws a parallel with Madeline's burial underground. There is also the song about the decline of a house, which continues the whole story. It is possible that Roderick can successfully predict the future (Spitzer 354). Or maybe he provokes the things he says. When he shouts that Madeline is at the door, sure enough, it opens and there she is. Additionally, he predicts that he will die of fear, in this quote: “I found him the slave of an abnormal species of terror. "I will perish," he said, "I must perish in this deplorable madness. Thus, thus, and not otherwise, I...... middle of paper......ally. Moreover, it furnishes some information about Poe's personal life at the time and how his views and experiences with women correspond to the women in the story Zimmerman, Brett "Phrenological Allegory in Poe's 'The Fall of the House of Usher' [Winnipeg] 43.1. ." (2010): 57+. Academic OneFile. Web. April 17, 2014. Mr. Zimmerman provides an overview of common allegorical interpretations of the story and what he personally considers in this journal article. People find for this story in abundance, although they are sometimes contradictory Phrenological allegory is used in this story through physical descriptions or actions, such as the description of Roderick's close, possibly incestuous, relationship with his sister. interpretation will lay the foundation for how the character's actions are explained..