In "The Fall of the House of Usher," the narrator visits his childhood friend Roderick Usher at his decaying mansion. He discovers that Roderick and his twin sister Madeline suffer from debilitating illnesses and mental instability. As the story progresses, the narrator is witness to strange occurrences in the house, culminating in Madeline's mysterious death and Roderick's descent into madness. The house itself collapses, symbolizing the demise of the Usher family.
Tell me how Roderick dies
In "The Fall of the House of Usher," Roderick Usher dies as a result of shock and fear. After the death of his twin sister Madeline, he becomes increasingly agitated and disturbed. When Madeline returns from the grave and confronts him, Roderick is overcome with terror and dies of a heart attack. His death is a tragic and fitting end to the cursed Usher family.
