Real Estate Critiques: House of Usher Edition

 Alright, what's the name of the contestant up for judgement? The Fall of the House of Usher? Of course, I love Poe. He has a natural tendency for the verge-of-insanity-and-death vibe, very goth chic.

I do say, I'm very excited to give my opinion about this famed house. Here folks, we have a marvel of architecture. Right off the bat we can see "vacant and eye-like windows" across the whole front of the house (2). Absolutely perfect for setting up the most unsettling feeling- the feeling of being watched- even before we enter. Be sure to make note of the integrity of the structure itself! I'm no architect, but it sure gives "little token of instability" (3). What wonderfully funny irony to slip in there for English classes to laugh about after the fact. 

Moving on, let's take a minute to appreciate the biota! Make note of the craftily placed fungi which hang like a "tangled web-work from the eaves" (3). Doesn't that just so beautifully insinuate that we're about to step into some messy trap? This coupled with using fungi- a symbol of both death and rot? Brilliant foreshadowing if I do say so myself Mr. Poe. In case first timers missed the fungi though, Mr. Poe was kind enough to repeatedly mention the "decayed trees" which surround the house (1). Once again, here we see the reflection of the manor's state: dying, and on the verge of collapse. 

Thank you for tuning in folks! There sure is a lot to unpack in this building, and I'm sure we've only scratched the surface. Unfortunately that's all the time (and words) we have today, so until next time!