What does the ebony clock symbolize in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

A. The ebony clock symbolizes man's inability to escape death.

B. The ebony clock symbolizes the wealth and prosperity of Prince Prospero.

C. The ebony clock symbolizes man's obsession with achieving success.

D. The ebony clock symbolizes the night of the masquerade ball.

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Asa Pennington

29 July, 14:35

What does the ebony clock symbolize in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

A. The ebony clock symbolizes man's inability to escape death.

B. The ebony clock symbolizes the wealth and prosperity of Prince Prospero.

C. The ebony clock symbolizes man's obsession with achieving success.

D. The ebony clock symbolizes the night of the masquerade ball.

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Eileen Miller · Answer 1

The ebony clock is viewed as the time remaining until something ends. And since the clock is black and black is commomly known to represent death, the ebony clock is actually representing how death is inevitable.

In conclusion, the correct answer would be A.