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    The document summarizes Edgar Allan Poe's famous short story "The Masque of the Red Death". It provides biographical information on Poe, historical context about the real plague that inspired the story, an overview of the plot and characters, and analysis of key symbols and themes in the story. Such as the abbey setting representing an attempt to escape death, the masked visitor symbolizing Death, and the overall theme that no one can escape their mortality.

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    The Masque of the Red Death 1842

    Edgar Allan Poe

    Journal #1 (New quarter, new count)


    Write what you remember about your library research from last class. Write about the most interesting ideas, or the most memorable. 1 paragraph.

    Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849)


    Poe became popular after his death He is considered as the master of the short story, as well as the father of modern crime drama (detective stories) He felt that a work of fiction was most effective if it could be read in one sitting to create a single effect. His famous single effect is horror

    The Masque of the Red Death


    The red death is fictional, however is based upon the very real threat of the Black Death or plague. Plague occurred in Europe from the 1300s to late 1800s.
    Onset was quick, and death was within 3-5 days. Plague was almost always fatal.

    The Masque of the Red Death


    Symbolism a character, place or thing that represents a larger idea.
    Light represents good Darkness represents evil Church represents faith or holiness Dog represents loyalty

    Abbey - a place where monks resided. Many were converted for noblemen and kings during the reformation.
    Prince Prospero lives in a converted abbey.

    Some are used as churches today.


    Westminster Abbey, London

    Bath Abbey, Bath, England

    Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire, England Riveaux Abbey, Yorkshire, England

    The Masque of the Red Death Post Reading


    Point of View Setting Characters Climax Symbols

    Characters
    Prince Prospero Several unnamed guests The masked figure

    Symbols
    Clock that time is slowly dwindling for Prince Prospero and his guests Dreams Masked visitor Black chamber Music

    Irony
    Prospero suggests good fortune, or prosperity. We expect Prospero to be lucky; however, he is not.

    Theme
    No one escapes death!

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