Fall of the House of Usher
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In order to evaluate an author, one must take in to consideration a broad spectrum of literary devices used by that author. After reading Edgar Allan Poe's stories, one can see that his use of symbolism and foreshadowing is gradual and hidden in his writing, but still important to the meaning of the text. When one grasps the ideas of Poe's use of symbolism and foreshadowing, they have begun to fully understand his writings. There are many symbols that have significance to the story. Roderick's character contains many symbolic traits, as do Madeline and the house. Roderick's comments and the usage of colors are good examples of foreshadowing, particularly death, which is one of the main themes.
Poe's constant use of foreshadowing starts off with his use of adjectives. It seems that before every word he describes, there is a word like dark or black. From the beginning, when he first sets his eyes upon the house, he describes it in a morbid, plain manner. "Dark draperies hung upon the walls...