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The Masque of the Red Death
How do Prince Prospero and his friends attempt to escape the red death?
Prince Prospero and his friends attempt to escape the Red Death by isolating themselves in a fortified abbey, believing their wealth and status could protect them. They seal the gates with iron,...
The Masque of the Red Death
What event does the prince organize after months of seclusion in "The Masque of the Red Death"?
After months of seclusion in "The Masque of the Red Death," Prince Prospero organizes a "masked ball of the most unusual magnificence" in his secluded abbey. The event is held in a suite of seven...
The Masque of the Red Death
What kind of life do Prince Prospero and his guests lead in their isolated world?
Prince Prospero and his guests live a privileged, opulent life, isolated in a fortified abbey to escape the Red Death ravaging the country. They are wealthy and accustomed to indulgence, yet despite...
The Masque of the Red Death
What are the two central ideas in the first four paragraphs of "The Masque of The Red Death"?
The first four paragraphs of "The Masque of The Red Death" establish two central ideas: the setting and tone. The setting introduces the deadly plague and Prince Prospero's seclusion in an abbey,...