By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:

  1. Recall the main symbols in The Fall of the House of Usher.
  2. Explain how Poe creates psychological horror.
  3. Identify elements of the gothic in modern psychological thrillers.
  4. Explore the theme of duality and mental instability in Poe’s work.
  5. Argue whether The Fall of the House of Usher is more about supernatural horror or psychological trauma.
  6. Compose a psychological horror piece inspired by Poe’s techniques.

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