IO Outline – Raghav Agarwal

Non lit text: Stepping Stone to Glory by David Low

Lit text: The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe

Introduction:
- Global issue - exploitation of power - Stepping Stone to Glory - Why?
- Masque of Red Death - Why?
- Thesis - The political cartoon utilises captions and symbolism and the short story uses imagery
and diction in order to leave a lasting impact on the readers and lay emphasis on the ways these
leaders exploit their authoritative positions.

Diction and ‘ e Masque of the Red Death’

- Example 1: “voluptuous scene” - establishes a sense of luxury
- Example 2: “palace” - escape hatch - symbol of wealth and social standing Example 3:
“Prospero” - prosperity - position as king

Imagery and ‘ e Masque of the Red Death’

- Example 1: “rooms” - stages of life - east to west
- Example 2: “castellated abbey” - confinement and isolation- oblivious to surrounding Example 3:
“dream” - extreme description of everything

Captions and ‘Stepping Stones to Glory ’

- Example 1: “Stepping Stones to Glory” - authoritative position
- Example 2: “Boss of the Universe” - ultimate goal - vested interest
- Example 3: “spineless leaders of democracy” - unable to act - manipulated by the leader

Symbolism and ‘Stepping Stones to Glory ’

- Example 1: “Hitler’s Walk” - overconfidence - egocentric
- Example 2: “Contrast in expressions” - inner turmoil - inaction
- Example 3: “Black and White” - corrupt mind