Theme of the Fall of the House of Usher

The theme of the Fall of the House of Usher is the psychological disintegration of the Usher family.

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The story explores the idea of the doppelganger, or the double, as a representation of the characters' inner turmoil.

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The setting of the story, the decaying mansion, is a metaphor for the Usher family's decline.

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The theme of incest is also present in the story, as the Usher siblings are implied to have a romantic relationship.

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The Fall of the House of Usher is often interpreted as a commentary on the decline of the aristocracy in America.

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The story's ambiguous ending leaves the reader to interpret the ultimate fate of the Usher family.

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