Mask Assignment Details:
In Edgar Allan Poe’s “Masque of the Red Death” the Red Death wears a
mask, not to disguise himself, but to show others what he represents. For
your project, you will need to think of symbols that represent who you
are as an individual. Choose four symbols that are important to you, and
draw them on the mask.
You will also write an explanation on the back of the mask in which you
describe the meaning of each symbol.
Project requirements:
▪ Has at least two colors, both of which add to the meaning of the
mask
▪ Includes at least 4 objects that stand as symbols for aspects of your
character
▪ Must include an explanation of each aspect of the mask (colors
and symbols) written on the back