Period 7: Tuesday March 10: "The Masque of the Red Death" Continued.

✋ Reminder...

Things to remember:

  1. There will be a Vocabulary Quiz this Thursday on March 12. (I know, I know.) 
  2. The Symbolism Worksheet is due at the end of class, 3/10.


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Tuesday, March 10


Let's learn about symbolism. What is it?

Symbolism is a literary technique. (Remember, literary techniques are specific, deliberate constructions of language which an author uses to convey meaning.)

Symbolism: The use of specific objects or images to represent abstract ideas. A symbol must be something tangible or visible, while the idea it symbolizes must be something abstract or universal. This term is commonly misused, describing any and all representational relationships, which in fact are more often metaphorical than symbolic.



What is an example of a symbol and what does it represent?















Here is another resource for symbolism.





Activities and Work Time:

1. Now that we have looked at symbols, refer back to your copy of "The Masque of the Red Death". 

2. Find at least five [5] symbols that are prevalent throughout the story. Circle/underline them. Remember, the symbols can be objects, people, images, etc.

Now:

  • You will use those symbols and write them on your worksheet. Write where you found the symbol with the paragraph number next to it.
  • Then, you will explain its significance to the story and why it is important.
Think, how does it further the story? How does it support the theme(s) of the story?

  • When you are finished with the symbols, F L I P  T O  T H E  B A C K  and write a short response answering the question in complete sentences. Minimum fifty [50] words.
As always, write in complete sentences.
Name:   Date: Period:

Symbolism in “The Masque of the Red Death”
Directions: Fill in the chart below. In the left column write a symbol from “The Masque of the Red Death.” In the middle column write a specific example from the story that includes the symbol. In the right column explain the significance of the example. Due at the end of class, 3/10.

Symbol in TMRD
(Character, setting, object…)
Write a specific example from the text where the symbol is present.
What is its significance? Why is it important?
Example:

The Abbey
“...to the deep seclusion of one of his castellated abbeys.” (paragraph 2).
The Abbey is a place of confinement and represents a physical barrier from the Red Death. Once inside, the courtiers welded the bolts so no one can get in or out. When the Red Death is acknowledged and Prince Prospero dies, everyone finds themeselves trapped inside. This results in their death.


Brief Analysis: Thinking about these symbols, what lessons or themes are conveyed throughout the story?
50 word minimum. Write in complete sentences.























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