Question

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Read the excerpt from “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe.

This opinion, in its general form, was that of the sentience of all vegetable things. But, in his disordered fancy the idea had assumed a more daring character, and trespassed, under certain conditions, upon the kingdom of inorganization.

In this excerpt, what unusual belief does Usher hold?

A) He believes that forms of matter are capable of having senses.

B) He believes that inanimate objects cannot sense as he does.

C) He is sure that his thoughts can be heard by the walls within the house.

D) He suspects that the thunderstorm outside is controlling his actions.

Answer 1

He believes that forms of matter are capable of having senses.

Explanation:

• Usher feeling of “Sentience of all vegetable things” refers to his feeling that forms of matter are capable of having senses.

• Usher is also convinced that all the living and non-living things have together decided the destiny of his and his family.

• He also believes that particular stone arrangement, fungi on the stones and decaying trees surrounding his mansion have been privy to their destinies being decided at the hands of them.  

• Later Poe extends the influence concept from being psychological to physical. He makes Usher feel that his life has been shaped by the decay and condition of all the above-mentioned inanimate objects.  

Answer 2

A) He believes that forms of matter are capable of having senses.