The Masque of the Red Death (Annotated): 2020 New Edition by Edgar Allan Poe, Tim Robert

The Masque of the Red Death (Annotated): 2020 New Edition

Edgar Allan Poe, Tim Robert

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The story follows many traditions of Gothic fiction and is often analyzed as an allegory about the inevitability of death, though some critics advise against an allegorical reading. Many different interpretations have been presented, as well as at...

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Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 71%
tense 62%
challenging 18%
emotional 12%
sad 10%
reflective 8%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 38%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 37% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

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