The Fall of the House of Usher: What does Madeline believe Roderick should do?

In the episode "The Pit and the Pendulum" of The Fall of the House of Usher, Madeline believes that Roderick should take his own life. After Roderick betrays Dupin by claiming that he actually signed the forged papers used in the clinical trials, Madeline realizes that her brother has spiraled into cruelty and selfishness. Despite their initial plan to expose the wrongdoing of Fortunato Pharmaceuticals, Roderick's actions lead to his arrest for perjury. Disappointed in Roderick's choices, Madeline tries to convince him that his only option is to end his life. Madeline believes that this is the right thing to do and the only way for Roderick to fulfill their mysterious agreement with Verna, which can only be fulfilled through death.Madeline's conviction is further fueled by the tormented death of Tamerlane and her encounter with Verna, the woman she believes is responsible for the destruction of their family. Madeline attempts to renegotiate their agreement and even tries to kill Verna to escape its terms. However, Verna proves to be resilient and survives the attack. This reaffirms Madeline's belief that Roderick must comply with their agreement and end his life.In the 2020s, Madeline continues her pursuit of power and meets with Arthur Pym to gain his support in ousting Roderick as the CEO of Fortunato Pharmaceuticals. With Roderick's declining mental state, Madeline sees herself as a better leader and aims to steer the company towards a new direction, focusing on artificial intelligence and virtual immortality. However, Madeline's ambitions are overshadowed by the ongoing deaths of the Usher family members. She is haunted by Tamerlane's death and her ominous encounter with Verna.Seeking answers, Madeline returns to her childhood home and confronts Verna, hoping to understand the nature of their agreement. It is revealed that the agreement centers around death and that Roderick must die to fulfill it. Madeline reminds Roderick of their pact, and he ultimately decides to overdose on Ligodone, believing it is the right course of action. Madeline leaves Roderick's lifeless body, thinking that he has fulfilled their agreement. However, Verna intervenes and revives him, revealing that he will not be able to escape so easily.Meanwhile, Frederick Usher, another member of the Usher family, is also vying for power and seeks to become the CEO. In an act of extreme cruelty, he tortures his wife, Morelle, blaming her for his own dissatisfaction. Verna, who has become accustomed to the Ushers' selfishness and cruelty, intervenes by whispering in Frederick's ear and causing him to unknowingly consume a paralyzing drug. When Frederick later visits the demolition site of Prospero's laboratory, he collapses due to the effects of the paralyzer. Verna manipulates the demolition crew into bringing down the building, resulting in a beam falling and splitting Frederick's body in half.With Frederick's death, the Usher children are now all gone, except for Lenore, who is still alive and kicking. However, it is hinted that Lenore may not be entirely human anymore due to Madeline's involvement with an AI project. The episode leaves the audience with the suggestion that Lenore may have been transformed into something other than human or even something other than living.In conclusion, Madeline believes that Roderick should take his own life to fulfill their agreement with Verna, one that can only be fulfilled through death. Despite the cruelty and selfishness of the Usher family, Madeline sees this as the only way to escape their curse and regain control over their lives. The episode highlights the dark and mysterious nature of the Usher family's dealings and sets the stage for further revelations and consequences in the series finale.