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Jeremy McCullum

Mrs.Whitfield

Comp 113

Oct 30,2024

Masquerade of death annotations

1. Read death is inescapable- the gruesome symptoms and quick death are reminders it's

beyond human control.

2. Prospero pride in isolation- thinking he can avoid death, the prince isolates himself from

nobles and his people.

3. Indifference to suffering- Prospero's seclusion shows his indifference to suffering and his

choice of comfort over compassion.

4. The Fortiefed Abbey- the iron gates and barred windows symbolize his attempt to control

his fate and life.

5. Lavish Entertainment- Prospero provides endless entertainment hinting at his belief that

luxury can keep fear and death at bay.

6. The seven rooms- The placement of the rooms represents the stages of life

7. Color symbolism- the colors of each room intensify, making a visual journey to death

Prospero ignores

8. The Ebony Clock- The clock symbolizes the ever-approaching death

9. Guests' reaction to the clock- the guests grow fearful at each chime seeing mortality

10. The forbidden black room- avoided by guests for the sinister aura symbolizes death

11. Prospero Decorations- His “bizzare” decorations show his need for control and

extravagance
12. Appearance of the REd Death- When the figure enters the room, it destroys Prospero’s

attempt to dent reality, reminding us that death cant be ignored

13. Prospero’s outrage- Prospers rage and pride blind him that the red death cant be

controlled by him

14. Pride in confronting death- Prosper’s decision to face death alone, reflects his pride and

delusion that he is immune and can beat death

15. The dagger- his decision to arrack rage read death symbolizes his belief that he can

control or conquer death

16. Fall of Prospero in the Black Room- his pride ultimately leads to into the black room

17. Shock and horror- the guests realize that death has come for them, reflecting a flaw in

prospero’s plan

18. Succumb to the red death- As each guest succumbs Poe illustrates the futility of weath,

privilege , and pride the equalizing force of morality

19. "Darkness and Decay": The story concludes with darkness ruling all, underscoring the

inevitable dominance of death.

20. The message of Hubris: The downfall of Prospero and his guests warns against the

dangers of excessive pride and denial of mortality.

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