Question
What message do you think Poe is conveying about the nature of life and death through the experiences of Prince Prospero and his guests?
A.
Life is a celebration that should be enjoyed
B.
Wealth and power can shield you from all harm
C.
Friendship and community are life's greatest treasures
D.
Death is an inevitable force that cannot be escaped
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D. Death is an inevitable force that cannot be escaped.
In "The Masque of the Red Death," Edgar Allan Poe illustrates how Prince Prospero and his guests attempt to avoid the reality of death by isolating themselves in their lavish castle. Despite their wealth and attempts to evade the plague, they ultimately cannot escape the inevitability of death, which serves as a powerful reminder of the futility of such efforts. The appearance of the Red Death among them underscores that no amount of wealth or power can protect them from their mortality.
In "The Masque of the Red Death," Edgar Allan Poe illustrates how Prince Prospero and his guests attempt to avoid the reality of death by isolating themselves in their lavish castle. Despite their wealth and attempts to evade the plague, they ultimately cannot escape the inevitability of death, which serves as a powerful reminder of the futility of such efforts. The appearance of the Red Death among them underscores that no amount of wealth or power can protect them from their mortality.
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