The Fall of the House of Usher

What is the mood at the beginning of the story, and how does Poe create this mood?

What is the mood at the beginning of the story, and how does Poe create this mood?

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The story is gothic; the mood is dark, somber, and mysterious. Poe creates this mood by describing the deterioration of the house as well as the bleak surroundings.

Is there anything noteworthy about the description of usher's house?