Question

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Which is a symbol of fleeting time and the certainty of death in "The Masque of the Red Death?"

the ebony clock

the masque

the red window

the Prince's dagger

Answer 1

In "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe, the symbol of fleeting time and the certainty of death is represented by **the ebony clock**. It signifies the passing of time and serves as a reminder to the guests of their mortality as it tolls, marking the inevitable approach of death.