The Masque Of The Red Death Flashcards
1
Q
Author
A
Edgar Allan Poe
2
Q
The story alludes to
A
The Bible story of Belshazzars feast
3
Q
The atmosphere contains
A
The symptoms of the red death, the decorations in the abbey and the costumes at the ball.
4
Q
The special rooms symbolize
A
Different stages of life
5
Q
Prospero and the courtiers symbolize
A
Humanity in general
6
Q
Red death symbolizes
A
Death in general
7
Q
The primary conflict is
A
External (prospero and company vs red death)
8
Q
Does it support a biblical worldview
A
No
9
Q
Does Poe communicate sympathy
A
No
10
Q
Theme
A
Death is inescapable (men cannot escape death)
