“the masque of the red death” edgar allan poe. symbolism prince prospero = prosperity prosperity...
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“The Masque of the Red Death”
Edgar Allan Poe
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SYMBOLISM
• Prince Prospero = prosperity
• Prosperity (n.) – the condition of enjoying wealth, success, or good fortune
• Red Death = The bubonic plague; Black Death (pg. 372)
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SYMBOLISM cont.
• The number 7– 7 stages of life– 7 wonders of the world– 7 deadly sins
• The 7 rooms– East to west room layout; sunrise/sunset=
life/death
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SYBOLISM cont.
• Colors
• 1. Blue
• 2. Purple
• 3. Green
• 4. Orange
• 5. White
• 6. Violet
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SYMBOLISM cont.
• Color• Black room with scarlet window panes
– “The seventh apartment was closely shrouded in black velvet tapestries that hung all over the ceiling and down the walls, falling in heavy folds upon a carpet of the same material and hue. The panes were scarlet—a deep blood color.” page 370
• The giant ebony clock– Time standing still; death
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Mood/Tone
• Mood- “…for night is waning away…the sounding of midnight upon the clock”
• Tone- Reread the first paragraph…what kind of story will this be just from the wording? pg. 369
• Suspense- Who/what is the mysterious “man”?
• Point of View- Third person
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THEME???
What is it?
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Q & A
• You will have 5 minutes to answer each question. You must stop when the time is up.
• After the fourth question is answered, we will share our answers.
• You will hand in your answers before you leave class.
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#1
• Question 1
• Can people make their own fate or change what seems to be preordained to happen? Explain your answer.
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#2
• Question 2
• List as many sport teams you can think of that are named after animals. Next, identify what qualities each animal can symbolize for a team.
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#3
• Question 3
• Imagine how society would handle a plague in the present day. Could all victims be isolated before the plague spread? What problems would be created by international travelers?
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#4
• Question 4—With a partner!
• Rewrite a section of “The Masque of the Red Death” from Death’s point-of-view.
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• Turn in what you completed today.
• Thank you!
• Reminder--HW: Unit 2 workbook exercises are due tomorrow.