An analysis of The Mask of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe

Thesis: Poe uses symbolism to unfold this gripping tale of terror. I. The first symbol in the story is the name of the Prince himself, Prince Prospero. II. The ebony clock is another major symbol within this tale. III. The black room is the most prominent symbol in the story but is not clear until the end. The mood of this story is set as a description of the Red Death is laid out for …

…I believe this symbolism in this story is a hidden attempt to show man that he/she can not turn it's back to the woes of the world. One man or group can not turn his/her back on society because sooner or later the problems shall come to them. Works Cited Poe Edgar Allan 'The Masque of the Red Death' Literature: An Introduction to Critical Reading Ed. Lee A. Jacobus. Upper Prentice Hall, 1996. 72 - 76.