The Poe Decoder
Read the entry for "Masque of the Red Death" found on this informative site. What are your thoughts about the narrator, the mysterious plague, and the theme of the story? Write a short opinion paper explaining your views.

'Modern plagues' prey on society's worst fears
Read the ideas of a contemporary sociologist on modern plagues. In a short paper, compare the description of modern society's attitudes and fears with those of the characters in Poe's short story.