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Jonathan Glover
Professor Collier
ENG 1113
3 April 2020
The Masque of the Red Death
The short story by Edgar Allen Poe, “The Masque of the Red Death”, introduces the
character Prince Prospero. The character has many flaws, but the biggest character flaw is pride.
Prince Prospero showed the character flaw of pride through his exhibit of his wealth, his belief he
can manipulate others, and his belief of invisibility.
Prince Prospero loved to show off his wealth. He made a fortress just for himself to be
