1. “The Masque of the Red Death” Objective: Analyze how symbolism is used in the story

2. What is an Allegory: A type of story in which the characters, settings, and events are an interconnected series of SYMBOLS. A type of story in which the characters, settings, and events are an interconnected series of SYMBOLS. The deeper or symbolic meaning of the story may contain a LESSON ABOUT LIFE. The deeper or symbolic meaning of the story may contain a LESSON ABOUT LIFE.

3. What is the background/setting Setting during the bubonic plague - 14th and 17th centuries Setting during the bubonic plague - 14th and 17th centuries Bubonic plague was an illness carried by fleas who bit rats that traveled on ships Bubonic plague was an illness carried by fleas who bit rats that traveled on ships The Black Death is estimated to have killed 30% – 60% of Europe's population The Black Death is estimated to have killed 30% – 60% of Europe's population Symptoms –boils in the groin, the neck and armpits, which oozed pus and bled when opened – vomiting blood, fever Symptoms –boils in the groin, the neck and armpits, which oozed pus and bled when opened – vomiting blood, fever http://www.squidoo.com/black-death-history

4. What is the significance of the rooms Rooms are going east to west signifying the life cycle Rooms are going east to west signifying the life cyclesunriseand sunset sunset

5. Going from East to West: Blue =birth Blue =birth Purple =youth (beginnings of growth) Purple =youth (beginnings of growth) Green = youth Green = youth Orange = adult hood Orange = adult hood White = mid-life White = mid-life Violet = elderly Violet = elderly Black = death Black = death **Red **= reserved for blood and fear

6. What does the clock symbolize? It symbolizes reality; their lives slowly ticking away.

7. What does Prince Prospero’s name symbolize Wealth; prosperity He represents mankind's futile attempt to live forever.

8. What does the mask figure symbolize? Death in general; More specifically, the Red Death Plague

9. Vocabulary 1. Avatar – the incarnation of a God (Hinduism) 2. Pestilence – a deadly epidemic disease 3. Sagacious – keen practical sense; shrewd 4. August – inspiring reverence or admiration 5. Contagion – the communication of disease by contact 6. Dauntless – not to be intimidated; fearless; bold http://www.needcoffee.com/2009/10/11/masque-red-death-audio/

10. Part I

11. Part II

12. Part III

13. Part IV

14. Part V

15. Part VI

16. Draw a plot diagram on the last page in your notebook Explain the exposition and rising action of “The Masque of the Red Death”

17. Question of the Day Last page of notebook What is an allegory? What is an allegory? Name two symbols Poe uses in this story. Name two symbols Poe uses in this story. Go through the story and highlight words (NO MORE THAN 10) that you do not know. Go through the story and highlight words (NO MORE THAN 10) that you do not know.

18. 1. Why do Prince Prospero and his followers retreat to his palace? To escape the Red Death Plague

19. 2. Explain how the party is constantly disrupted. Every time the clock strikes off another hour, the orchestra stops playing and the people stop dancing.

20. 3. Compare life outside the palace with the life of the people Prospero brought inside. Outside Inside Reality Fantasy Death; Destruction Life Sorrow Happiness Health Disease/Sickness DespairHope Wealth Poverty

21. 4. What do you learn about Prospero's character from his desire to keep his palace free of the plague? He is afraid to die. He is afraid to die. He is prejudice against the poor. He is prejudice against the poor. He thinks he can cheat death. (He thinks he can buy his way out.) He thinks he can cheat death. (He thinks he can buy his way out.)

22. 5. What mood or effect is created by the colors and the lighting in the rooms of the ball? It causes a dream-like effect. It causes a dream-like effect. Fantasy Fantasy

23. 6. Why does the visitor frighten the guests? Because he suddenly and mysteriously appears out of nowhere Because he looks like someone with the Red Death Plague Because he just stalks to and fro and doesn't talk

24. 7. List 6 aspects of how Poe builds terror in the story: Description of the plague’s symptoms Doors welded shut; one couldn't leave even if one wanted to Dim, pulsing lights from the burning coals Black room with the red panes Appearance and behavior of the intruder Clock constantly stopping the party

25. Processing 1. Create a foldable 2. On the outside of the flap, state the questions 3. On the flat side, when you open the flap, answer the question. 4. On the other side of the flap, draw a picture 5. On the back answer lower half, “short response” #1 ONLY

26. Question of the Day Create a plot diagram, and explain the exposition and rising actions events so far in the story Create a plot diagram, and explain the exposition and rising actions events so far in the story

27. Question of the Day Finish the plot diagram you started yesterday. Please fill in the climax and resolution. Finish the plot diagram you started yesterday. Please fill in the climax and resolution.