1. Symbolism in Masque of the Red Death
Don't forget that the Red Death walks through all seven rooms and that's a symbol of going through the journey of life from birth to death. ... Remember, death was one of Edgar Allen Poe's greatest influences. ... When it comes to the seven colored rooms, the path the characters walk in the story is literally and metaphorically the path from life to death....
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- Grade Level: High School