World Literature Final Exam Study Guide Part 1

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What happens immediately when the ebony clock strikes midnight in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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A strange masked figure is seen by the whole company.

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What does the Clock symbolize in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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The ebony clock that strikes fear into the guests every hour, reminding them of the passing of time.

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What is the Abbey in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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A series of rooms, each with a different color, representing the stages of life.

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What is the Black Room draped in, and what does it symbolize in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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The final room, draped in black with red windows, symbolizing death itself.

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What is an Allegory in the context of 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper meanings about life and death.

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Who is Prince Prospero in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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The wealthy prince who tries to escape the Red Death by isolating himself and his guests in the abbey.

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What does the Red Death represent in the story?

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A metaphor for the inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it.

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How does the setting of 'The Masque of the Red Death' contribute to its themes?

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The opulent yet isolated abbey setting highlights themes of isolation, denial, and the inevitability of death.

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What role do the colors of the rooms play in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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Each color represents a different stage of life, from birth to death.

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What is the significance of the masquerade ball in the story?

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It symbolizes the characters' attempts to hide from reality and the inevitability of death.