Many have referred to Edgar Allan Poe as the grandfather of horror in American Literature. Few could argue that analogy; however Poe’s writing style is fixed on the premise of strong characters, a matchless atmosphere and a unique form of narration. Poe’s use of these styles and the manner in which he incorporated them is representative of the success each story has had over the years. The “Masque of the Red Death,” by Poe needs little in the way of introduction. The title alone embodies the symbolism that is customary in all his writing. This week’s forum discussion asked us to analyze the colored rooms depicted in the abbey, and who do we actually think is narrating this gruesome story? The colors (blue, purple, green, orange, white,
