1. House of Usher
It establishes a mood and foreshadows future events. ... Poe uses the setting to create an atmosphere in the reader's mind. He chose every word in every sentence carefully to create a gloomy mood. ... Poe's meticulous choice of words creates a very effective atmosphere in the story. ... Noticed or not, Poe utilizes the setting to its' full capacity to create the mood, characters and foreshadowing....
- Word Count: 725
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School