View The Fall Of The House Of Usher Theme Pictures. Learn how the author incorporated them and why. The house itself is also a symbol.
By edgar allan poe (published 1839) print version son coeur est un luth suspendu;
By the end of the story, it is apparent that not only did. Despite poe's claim that his stories are not didactic, the fall of the house of usher does convey certain messages on the nature and cause of evil as well as the effects of isolation and solitude on one's mental condition. Poe utilizes many elements of the gothic tradition such as setting and supernatural elements to create. This short story is complexly written, with challenging themes such as romanticism, identity, and fear.