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The Mask of the Red Death Summary & Study Guide Description
The Mask of the Red Death Summary & Study Guide includes comprehensive information and analysis to help you understand the book. This study guide contains the following sections:
This detailed literature summary also contains Topics for Discussion on The Mask of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe.
Prince Prospero: The Masque of the Red Death
Main character of The Masque of the Red Death. His refusal to accept death and his arrogance in thinking his wealth and power render him invincible make Prospero a symbol for not only all who refuse to acknowledge the reality of mortality, but also of the upper class that feels it is untouchable even by death.
Mysterious Guest: The Masque of the Red Death
Represents death and the inevitability of death to "come in," no matter how hard one may try to keep it out.
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