WONDERFUL NEWS! Diedrich would like you to have something to do over the Thanksgiving break, rather than annoying your siblings and parents. You are to read The Masque of the Red Death (text) and audio .

"My goodness! Did you actually think that Diedrich would only desire that you simply read the text of this story?" He posted the power points (videos) to assist you with the two-three page reader response that you will submit on Monday, 28 November-as you enter his classroom.

Your "focus" is on the identification of the "Classical Elements of American Gothic Literature." Refer to the ppt posted below and to the ppt with the same title of the story. You must not only cite specific specific textual details from the story, but you must also "engage" in
an analysis of those details-in other words- why is The Masque of the Red Death considered "Gothic." Have Fun!