The Fall of The Usher House "The Fall of the House of Usher,'' written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1839, is regarded as an early and supreme example of the Gothic horror story, though Poe ascribed the term "arabesque'' to this and other similar works, a term that he felt best described its flowery, ornate prose. ... Summary The narrator approaches the House of Usher on a "dull, dark, and soundless day." ... Commentary In "The Fall of the House of Usher," Edgar Allan Poe uses the setting to enhance the plot. ... Finally, after Roderick and Madeline die, the house breaks apa...

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James McBride also reflected on his life up to a teenager, who knew that bad things would occur in the not too distant future if he didn't change his ways and behavior. ... But the truth was that his mother was falling apart emotionally from the death of her second husband. ...

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He discussed his first marriage and how once he found his wealth, it began to fall apart. ... He would also spend the companys credit card on useless things such as expensive and unnecessary entertainment. ...

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