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The Intricacies of Observation: Unveiling Roderick Usher

In this literary analysis, we delve into the descriptive passage that portrays Roderick Usher, highlighting the interplay between perception and reality. The author invites scrutiny through the metaphor of a barely perceptible fissure, symbolizing deeper issues within Usher’s character. The characterization evokes a powerful emotional response of pity and awe, enhancing the reader's understanding of Usher’s transformation. This examination also appraises the subtle yet impactful details of the setting, leading to a rich appreciation of Poe’s craftsmanship.

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The Intricacies of Observation: Unveiling Roderick Usher

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  1. Warm up: Sentence Deconstruction, Part 2 Friday, November 22

  2. Perhaps the eye of a scrutinizing observer might have discovered a barely perceptible fissure, which, extending from the roof of the building in front, made its way down the wall in a zigzag direction, until it became lost in the sullen waters of the tarn. What is the subject? A. Observer C. Eye B. Fissure D. Roof

  3. Perhaps the eye of a scrutinizing observer might have discovered a barely perceptible fissure, which, extending from the roof of the building in front, made its way down the wall in a zigzag direction, until it became lost in the sullen waters of the tarn. What is the verb? A. Extending C. Might B. Might have discovered D. Made

  4. Perhaps the eye of a scrutinizing observer might have discovered a barely perceptible fissure, which, extending from the roof of the building in front, made its way down the wall in a zigzag direction, until it became lost in the sullen waters of the tarn. What is the object? A. Building C. Tarn B. Observer D. Fissure

  5. “We sat down; and for some moments, while he spoke not, I gazed upon him with a feeling half of pity, half of awe. Surely, man had never before so terribly altered, in so brief a period, as had Roderick Usher!” (298) How does Poe introduce readers to Roderick Usher? What effect is created by this description?

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