That's how it plays out. It's a castle rather than a mansion, but other than that...
Poe wasn't a big fan of didactic literature, but it's hard to escape the analogy of autocrats pretending their wealth and power will protect them from nature.
(It's a short story, I'd highly recommend reading it when you get the chance.)
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