Characteristics
Characteristics Continued
Masque of the Red Death
The First Snowfall
Authors
100

 “Gazing up at the beautiful shining stars as the dark green grass bristled in the cool wind.”

Awe of Nature

100

"Industrialism is set to ruin the world"

Distrust in civilization and anti-industrialism 

100

What is the mood/tone?

Suspenseful and Scary

100

What is the mood/tone?

Gloomy and dark
100

What genre is Stephen King known for? 

Horror Fiction

200

“I wondered, is there some form of evil spirit lurking about, perhaps a demon?”

Interest in Supernatural

200
"We were Cowboy and Indian kids, living in an imagination paradise of rocks and trees and dirt with her leading the way"

Importance of Imagination 

200

What is the "Red Death?"

A disease 

200

Why is snow a reminder of her death?

It snowed when she was buried

200

What style of writing is James Russel Lowell known for?

Romantic Poetry

300

Ex. Buddy the Elf or Dorthy from the WOZ

Innocence 

300

What is found behind the mask of the figure?

Nothing

300

How does the speaker imply that "our first great sorrow" is the death of his daughter?

The snow makes him think of a mound with a little headstone

400

The squeak-squelch of sneakers on a linoleum floor

Strong senses, emotions, and feelings

500

The hero alone celebrated their great victory and accomplishment

Celebration of the Individual