Week of September 27th--The Minister's Black Veil

What does Mr. Hooper's black veil represent?

What causes the congregation to abhor Mr. Hooper's black veil?

Week of September 20th--The Tell-Tale Heart

 

Discuss who could be the villain (antagonist) in Tell-Tale Heart? Consider your many options for the villain and discuss your rationale for your final choice.

What is the narrators motivation in reciting the crime? Consider the details he provides as he recites the crime from the beginning to the end.

What is the ultimate irony in Tell-Tale Heart and how does it relate to the title of the story?

Week of September 13th--The Masque of the Red Death

Describe the internal and external workings of the Protagonist (Prince Prospero).




Why does Prince Prospero voluntarily isolate himself?



Who does Prince Prospero invite to his great fete?



Describe Prince Prospero's great fete and the physical description of each of the seven apartments (chambers).



Who is the villian and how does he represent the "repressed emotions" of Prince Prospero?