What does the condition of the room in the below excerpt symbolize? the fall of the house of usher by edgar allan poe (excerpt) dark draperies hung upon the walls. the general furniture was profuse, comfortless, antique, and tattered. many books and musical instruments lay scattered about, but failed to give any vitality to the scene. i felt that i breathed an atmosphere of sorrow. an air of stern, deep, and irredeemable gloom hung over and pervaded all. a. the neglected, shabby living conditions of the ushers b. the mental condition of the inhabitants of the house c. the ushers’ financial condition and upbringing d. the narrator’s constantly pessimistic nature

I’m leaning towards C. the Ushers’ financial condition and upbringing.but hope that helped if not my bad fam.

B. the mental condition of the inhabitants of the house

Explanation:

As stated in the excerpt from "The Fall of the House of Usher," by Edgar Allan Poe, the visible abandonment of the house reflects the intellectual and physical deterioration of the Ushers. In that respect, the narrator makes reference to the neglected walls, to the uncomfortable and outdated furniture, to the poor condition of the books and to the musical instruments, which give him a lifeless impression. Besides, he also mentions the persistent smell and the darkness spread throughout the house.

c. there are many strengths