The Fall of the House of Usher: Why do Frederick and Tamerlane hate Victorine?
The remaining Usher children, Frederick, Tamerlane, and Victorine, are all experiencing their own personal struggles. However, they are unable to recognize the common thread that connects them and their misfortunes. While they attempt to come together to mourn their siblings and unite against their unseen enemy, they struggle to find common ground and hold deep grudges against each other. Frederick and Tamerlane specifically resent Victorine for being the first of Roderick's illegitimate children to emerge, and the informant and bounty situation only exacerbates their inability to get along.Meanwhile, the informant turns out to be a fabrication. Dupin takes the burden of revealing that he invented the informant in order to manipulate the Usher children into turning against each other. However, he never anticipated that it would result in their deaths. Dupin himself is not responsible for the deaths of Perry, Camille, Leo, or Victorine. The Usher children's deaths are connected to an unknown force and mastermind, leading to a web of paranoia and fear.Amidst these circumstances, Victorine finds herself facing a tragic end in "The Tell-Tale Heart" episode. Under pressure from her father and aunt, she arranges for her girlfriend, Alessandra, to undergo a dangerous surgery involving an experimental heart mesh. However, Alessandra discovers Victorine's betrayal and forged signature, leading to a fierce argument and Alessandra storming out. As Victorine tries to reach out to Alessandra, she is haunted by a mysterious mechanical chirping sound that only she can hear.In a shocking twist, Roderick visits Victorine and reveals that he also hears the mechanical chirping. They discuss the sound, and Victorine catches a glimpse of Alessandra in the house. She follows her and witnesses the horrific truth: she accidentally killed Alessandra by hitting her with a statuette during their argument. In a desperate attempt to revive her, Victorine opens Alessandra's chest and implants the heart mesh, only to realize that the sound she has been hearing is the machine futilely trying to pump blood through a lifeless heart.This revelation is a testament to Mike Flanagan's masterful storytelling and the show's ability to create gut-wrenching moments. Roderick discovers Alessandra's bloody body with an open chest, and Victorine, devastated by her actions, stabs herself in the heart in front of her horrified father. This heartbreaking scene parallels Roderick contemplating taking his own life. Victorine's death becomes the most disturbing and unsettling one thus far, surpassing even Perry's acid bath. With four Usher children now gone, the remaining siblings face an uncertain and perilous future.In conclusion, the remaining Usher children, Frederick, Tamerlane, and Victorine, are burdened by their own personal issues and strained relationships. While they attempt to come together, their inability to see eye to eye and their deep-seated grudges hinder their efforts. As the series unfolds, it becomes clear that their sibling bond will be tested further, and they must confront the mysterious force that has plagued their family.