Prospero and his courtiers abandon the poor citizens of the realm, welding shut the iron gate of their refuge so that no one from the outside can get in; the narrator also notes: “The external world could take care of itself...the prince had provided all the appliances of pleasure.” Did Prince Prospero have a duty to help the people of his kingdom or is he justified in trying to save his own life and the lives of his friends? Explain your thinking. (20 points)

Answer in a complete paragraph (at least five sentences) using rare (restate the question, answer the question, reason why, evidence to support). be sure to use correct capitalization and punctuation. the importance of being earnest presents characters who live for one thing and one thing only—to do whatever will bring them pleasure. what message does the play get across regarding the pursuit of pleasure? is this message positive or negative? give specific examples from the play to support your response. respond in a complete paragraph.