The Fall of the House of Usher: Did Roderick bury Griswold beneath the wall?

In the sixth episode of "The Fall of the House of Usher," titled "The Tell-Tale Heart," Roderick suspects that someone is buried behind the wall he enjoys talking to. We can attribute Roderick's behavior to his advancing dementia, but there seems to be something more sinister at play. Drawing a connection to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," where a man named Fortunato is walled in by a so-called friend, it becomes evident that Roderick isn't simply chatting with a random wall, but rather communicating with the person he has buried behind it. The logical assumption is that the person buried behind the wall is Griswold, who has been sexually harassing Madeline and is heavily involved with the Usher family's affairs.Roderick has a lot to discuss with his hidden friend. His deteriorating mental state constantly presents him with horrifying visions of his deceased children at the most inappropriate moments. He also has complaints about Madeline, who accuses him of having an affair with the bartender from years ago and fathering a psychopathic daughter. Madeline believes that Roderick and Verna had a daughter who is now eliminating her siblings in order to secure the Usher fortune. Roderick is still clueless about the true identity of the woman who keeps appearing in his children's lives, causing them harm. Tamerlane suspects that her husband is cheating on her with Candy, who is actually one of Verna's disguises, while Victorine is tormented by Pamela, another version of Verna claiming to have an irregular heart.This episode showcases the psychological depths and disturbing events that occur within the Usher family. The revelation of Alessandra's death and Victorine's desperate attempt to revive her lover through grotesque means highlights the dark and twisted nature of the series. With four Usher children gone, Roderick's suspicion that someone is buried behind the wall adds another layer of mystery to the narrative. The questions surrounding the true identity of the woman tormenting the Usher family and the involvement of Griswold in their troubles only deepen the intrigue. As the series progresses, viewers are left eagerly anticipating the resolution of the mysteries enveloping the House of Usher.

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