Question

What does the ebony clock symbolize in "The Masque of the Red Death"?
The ebony clock symbolizes humankind’s inability to escape death.
The ebony clock symbolizes the wealth and prosperity of Prince Prospero.
The ebony clock symbolizes humankind’s obsession with achieving success.
The ebony clock symbolizes the night of the masquerade ball.

Answer 1

The ebony clock symbolizes humankind’s inability to escape death.

It marks the passage of time and interrupts the revelry with ominous chimes, reminding guests that death is inevitable and cannot be warded off by wealth, success, or festivities.