Question

Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher."

Its evidence - the evidence of the sentience -- was to be seen, he said, (and here I started as he spoke,) in the gradual
yet certain condensation of an atmosphere of their own about the waters and the walls. The result was discoverable,
he added, in that silent, yet importunate and terrible influence which for centuries had moulded the destinies of his
family, and which made him what I now saw him -- what he was. Such opinions need no comment, and I will make
none.
Based on this excerpt, the narrator seems
supportive of Usher's theory.
skeptical of Usher's theory.
curious about the history of the house.
analytical about the history of the house.

Answer 1

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The correct answer is B: skeptical of Usher’s theory.

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Answer 2

B). Skeptical of Usher's theory.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given excerpt from 'The Fall of the House of Usher', Poe seems 'skeptical of Usher's theory' which is clearly reflected through his non-supportive attitude(reflected by the phrases like 'the evidence...was to be seen, he said') instead of himself supporting or justifying the claim. The constant repetition of phrases like 'he said' or 'he added' clearly reveals that the author is suspicious about the claim made regarding this theory. This dubiousness is justified when the author denies commenting upon this('Such opinions need no comment...'I'll make none'). Thus, option B is the correct answer