"The Masque of the Red Death" Analysis Flip Book

Looking for an engaging way to help students analyze Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story “The Masque of the Red Death”? Want to go beyond basic reading comprehension questions? Then the “The Masque of the Red Death” Analysis, Symbolism, Allegory Flip Book is for you!

Poe’s creepy story of a selfish monarch and a devastating plague, “The Masque of the Red Death” reminds readers of the inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it.

What’s included in** “The Masque of the Red Death” Analysis, Symbolism, Allegory Flip Book:

• Five sections covering a variety of skills **
• Sample answer key
• Easy assembly - simply cut and staple
• Fillable PDF for online completion
• Google Slides version

Activities/Skills include:

• Symbolism: Determine and analyze the symbolic meaning behind the colors of the seven rooms as well as 3 other elements: the ebony clock, the castle, and the Red Death.
• Reading comprehension: Answer 6 questions
• Characterization: Analyze Prince Prospero to determine if he is a tragic hero. Provide examples of direct and indirect characterization to support the response.
• Shakespeare’s “The Seven Ages of Man” speech: Compare Jacques’ famous speech from Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It to Poe’s story
• The Seven Deadly Sins: Locate examples of each of the seven deadly sins and examine how the story is an allegory for these
• Literary devices: Examine irony, theme, imagery, tone, and mood