Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most accomplished and best known Gothic writers. Gothic texts typically involve the supernatural, mystery, and strange characters and settings. Poe is excellent at... ... "The Fall of the House of Usher" can be read as having both supernatural elements and as a psychological drama.
This is a good observation. The General reveals to Rainsford that Rainsford himself will be the hunted in page 11-15 of the story. So, your observation is correct. There is a delay in introducing the main conflict. The main reason for this is to keep Rainsford in suspense and study his reaction.
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forlorn ( i believe)
timid (or timited)
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Furnish
hope this helps
This is what i believe these are