Question

Select all the correct answers.
Apart from entertaining readers, what are the other two main purposes of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death"?
to reveal the prince's wealth
to show how power and wealth can't shelter people
to describe the elaborate and extravagant party hosted by the prince
to criticize those who lack empathy for others

Answer 1

To show how power and wealth can’t shelter people. There is also a lot of symbolism in the book as well with the seven room.

Answer 2

The other two main purposes of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" are:

B. to show how power and wealth can't shelter people.

D. to criticize those who lack empathy for others.

What is "The Masque of the Red Death"?

It is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. The story is about mortality. It says that mortality is inevitable, whether you enjoy all the wealth and life. You can not escape from death.

Thus, the correct options are B and D.

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