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Scary short story. Very appropriate for Spooky Month (October).
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The Narrator - whose presence is requested by Roderick Usher. Roderick is very ill and asks his "best and only friend" to visit him.
Roderick Usher - one of the last two members of the Usher clan. He is a recluse and sick in both body and mind. His sister is dying and this adds to his unstable mental state.
Madeline Usher - twin sister of Roderick who is dying and when she briefly appears seems to be in a trance.
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Characters include
The Narrator - whose presence is requested by Roderick Usher. Roderick is very ill and asks his "best and only friend" to visit him.
Roderick Usher - one of the last two members of the Usher clan. He is a recluse and sick in both body and mind. His sister is dying and this adds to his unstable mental state.
Madeline Usher - twin sister of Roderick who is dying and when she briefly appears seems to be in a trance.
The ...more

Some good, fun, gothic lit. One of Poe's better works.
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