Ok... so this week we have been reading Edgar Allan Poe's The Masque of the Red Death. Below are a few questions that one should read and create an analysis pertaining to the text. Ponder about this....
1. Describe the internal and external workings of the Protagonist (Prince Prospero).
2. Why does Prince Prospero voluntarily isolate himself?
3. Who does Prince Prospero invite to his great fete?
4. Describe Prince Prospero's great fete and the physical description of each of the seven apartments (chambers).
5. Who is the villian and how does he represent the "repressed emotions" of Prince Prospero?
Analysis to these questions will be posted shortly.... so, just wait for a bit! In the meantime, read Edgar Allan Poe's The Masque of the Red Death-It is an intense short story that will keep one wanting for more. What a great read!
The ultimate decepticons,
Allison, Maria, and Rachel
1. Describe the internal and external workings of the Protagonist (Prince Prospero).
ReplyDeleteThe prince is a very bizarre. He is very selfish and self centered. He is so focused on being immortal that he does not spend anytime on his family and building relationships with people.
2. Why does Prince Prospero voluntarily isolate himself?
He doesn’t not want to die because he is afraid of death.
3. Who does Prince Prospero invite to his great fete?
He invites everyone that is not sick to celebrate their triumph over death.
4. Describe Prince Prospero's great fete and the physical description of each of the seven apartments (chambers).
Black- death
Red- blood/death
Blue-youth
Purple-life
Green- spring
Orange- autumn
Violet- darkness
5. Who is the villian and how does he represent the "repressed emotions" of Prince Prospero?
The villain is the red death because it is the stronger force.