Little Nell

Little Nell is a character from Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Fall of the House of Usher.” She is the young sister of Roderick Usher and appears as a fragile, mysterious girl who embodies innocence and emotional sensitivity. Her health is delicate, and her presence symbolizes the connection between the Usher family’s mental and physical decline. Her significance intensifies as the story unfolds, culminating in her tragic fate, which reflects themes of decay, decay of family bonds, and the supernatural. Overall, she represents vulnerability and the unsettling atmosphere of the tale.