Choose two terms from the Elements of Fiction lecture and apply them to “The Fall of the House of Usher.”  You learned in the Authors lecture that Poe is considered to be “the father of the modern-day short story.”  Did you find his story engaging?  Why do you think his works remain popular more than 150 years later?  Be sure to quote, cite, and reference from the text(s) using appropriate APA format.  Your post must be at least 250 words. Purchase the answer to view it

In “The Fall of the House of Usher,” Edgar Allan Poe exhibits his mastery of elements of fiction, specifically setting and symbolism. According to the Elements of Fiction lecture, setting refers to the time, place, and social environment in which the story takes place. Symbolism, on the other hand, involves the use of objects, events, or characters to represent abstract ideas or qualities.

Poe’s depiction of the setting in “The Fall of the House of Usher” plays a crucial role in creating a haunting and Gothic atmosphere. The story takes place in an isolated mansion on a dreary and desolate landscape. As the narrator approaches the house, he describes, “I