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An Inaccurate Review of The transcend of the abide of Usher David A. Carpenter, in the form of an es tell apart, addresses Edgar Allan Poes short story The Fall of the House of Usher by interpreting themes, meanings, style, and technique within the story. His essay review contains many quotes and direct references to both Poe and The Fall of the House of Usher however, Carpenters analysis proves itself to be inaccurate. Carpenter repeatedly writes statements of which he claims are true, but then argues contrary points. His use of evidence is an extension of his self-negating arguments. Based on the ineluctable presence of contradictions and evidence that does not support his opinion, Carpenters essay is an inaccurate review of The Fall of the House of Usher. In his essay, Carpenter writes contradictory statements and expounds upon them in the form of illogical examples and rationale. Within the first sentence of the Themes and Meanings section, C arpenter claims The Fall of the House of Usher is not a didactic story, but then follows to say that Poe communicates a definite moral message (Carpenter 1986). Clearly, the author of the article does not understand what qualifies a literary work to be didacticone that contains issues of morality. He also states that the morality portrayed in Poes short story is an operative universal morality that is ultimately as inescapable as the familial forces which determine a persons life (Carpenter 1986). Carpenters attempt to clarify his idea of the morality fails when he relates it to hereditary forces, which, in this redbrick age, have little impact on determining ones life, and are certainly not inescapable. His logic is presumed an... ... logical events, such as Madeline escaping the jewel casket she was nailed inside of, despite Carpenters previous statements that the story, because of the effect created by the writer, was successful and would not, in commonplace, leave a reade r questioning legitimacy. Overall, Carpenters article leaves much to be desired. At first glance, sentences are confusing and ideas are hazy. As an author, Carpenter is not convincing of his essays general arguments because his statements are assumptions and are not backed up by clear evidence. Contradictions in both his arguments and elaboration reveal Carpenters essay addressing The Fall of the House of Usher to be illegitimate and inaccurate.Works CitedCarpenter, David A. Essay review. MagillOnLiterature Database series online 1986 9240000421. Accessed 2002 November 4.2350Marlow 12.37- 1 -