Why does Prince Prospero call the mummer's appearance "blasphemous mockery"?

Masque of the Red Death

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Asked by jolitre39 on 03 Nov 00:23

Last updated by Jill W on 03 Nov 12:08

Answered by Jill W on 03 Nov 12:08

The Prince refuses to believe the danger.... he believed the mummer was a mockery... a reveler in disguise.

Masque of the Red Death