Story: The Masque of the Red Death
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Genre: Gothic fiction
Plot: The story follows Prince Prospero and his noble friends, who lock themselves in a secluded castle to escape the Red Death that is ravaging the country. During a masquerade ball at the castle, a mysterious figure dressed in a red mask appears and causes unease among the guests.Prince Prospero tries to confront the figure but ultimately dies in his attempt. The guests soon discover that the figure is the embodiment of the Red Death itself, and they each succumb to the disease as they try to escape the castle. As the night progresses, the mysterious figure causes terror among the guests and eventually reveals his true identity.
Setting: is set in an isolated medieval abbey, which is the place where the prince and his guests seek refuge to escape the deadly plague.
Characters: The prince is the main character of the story. The prince's guests are also important characters in the story, as each one represents a different aspect of society and life.
Main elements: A mysterious figure wearing a mask and blood-soaked cloak, who appears at the prince's masquerade party. This figure is the key element of the story and symbolizes the Red Death.The 7 rooms represented how life evolved.
Author's purpose: Poe's purpose in writing this short story was to explore themes such as mortality, the inevitability of death, and the deception of wealth and power. The mysterious figure with the mask and blood-soaked cloak symbolizes the Red Death, which eventually overtakes the prince and his guests despite their attempts to escape.
Opinion: I really like this story, it's one of my favorite stories from the author. I like how he writes and the way he attempts to catch the reader with his vocabulary and way of redacting.
I would recommend this story because the message of the story is that no one can escape death, no matter how rich or powerful they are.
