The Masque of the Red Death
What did the ebony clock represent in Edgar Allen Poe's story?
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Located in the seventh room, the ebony clock can be read as a symbol of the limited time each person has to live. Thus, the stroking of the clock each hour is a reminder to the guests of the limited time left in their own lives.
The Masque of the Red Death