Read the excerpt from “the fall of the house of usher” by edgar allan poe. this opinion, in its general form, was that of the sentience of all vegetable things. but, in his disordered fancy the idea had assumed a more daring character, and trespassed, under certain conditions, upon the kingdom of in organization.

in this excerpt, what unusual belief does usher hold?

a. he suspects that the thunderstorm outside is controlling his actions.

b. he believes that forms of matter are capable of having senses.

c. he believes that inanimate objects cannot sense as he does.

d. he is sure that his thoughts can be heard by the walls within the house.