A writer's style is defined by their words, diction, tone, and use of language. Style is the form of writing that the author uses to construct the story. Style is one of the most influential elements of a work of fiction because it sets the mood and overall feeling. In “The Fall of the House of Usher”, the style is very gothic and dark, creating a disturbing atmosphere. This fiction demonstrates Poe's skill in creating a moving tone, impeccable language, and a unique Gothic style. The story begins with an unnamed narrator receiving a letter from an old friend named Roderick Usher, saying that he is ill and would like the narrator's company. The narrator gives no explanation as to why he came to Usher, and this mystery sets the tone for a plot that keeps you in suspense. The House of Usher, both in the physical and family sense, are important characters in the story. (Shmoop) The structure itself is the main character that the narrator personifies for the reader. In the exposition, the narrator states that he is looking at "the empty eye-shaped windows", giving the house a human characteristic. (Poe, 153) “The Fall of the House of Usher” is a chilling story, and the narrator is an intimate observer of the strange events. Poe's story begins in a cautious and leisurely manner, maintaining a certain detachment from unspeakable situations and events. The narrator is anonymous, which suggests that his main goal is simply to do what his title indicates, which is to tell. Inexplicably, the narrator repeatedly suggests that all efforts to accurately depict the strange activities of House of Usher are actually pointless. Perhaps the most notable example of irony in the story is middle of paper... ...as he walks through the dark house, past its extremely old and worn furniture, towards his friend. Shocked by the alteration of his companion's physical appearance, the narrator is incredulous in the face of the cadaverous and terrible shell of his friend Roderick Usher. Roderick has extreme sensory sensitivity. The blandest cuisine, the slightest delicate hand or the slightest noise causes him terrible pain. This statement made by perhaps the most intriguing character in this gothic tale foreshadows the story's climax. Edgar Allen Poe is widely known for his ability to create impeccable language, touching tone, and a one-of-a-kind gothic style. work “The Fall of the House of Usher”. As one of his most notable works of fiction, it is a perfect example of his use of these elements, combined in an epic tale of horror, dread and secrecy..