What does each color in the rooms symbolize in "The Masque of the Red Death"?

 In Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Masque of the Red Death," a series of seven rooms in Prince Prospero's castle are described, each adorned with a different color which is thought to symbolize various stages of life and themes. The seven colored rooms are arranged from east to west, mirroring the path of the sun from sunrise (birth) to sunset (death). Here's what each room is believed to symbolize:

1. Blue Room – Located at the easternmost end of the suite, the blue room may represent the beginning of life, as blue is often associated with birth and the dawn of a new day.

2. Purple Room – This room's color can represent the transition from youth to adulthood, as purple is traditionally a color of royalty and maturity.

3. Green Room – In many cultures, green symbolizes growth and life, suggesting the flourishing of adult life.

4. Orange Room – Orange can be associated with the fading of daylight or the approach of sunset, symbolizing the later years of life and the passing of time.

5. White Room – The color white often represents purity and innocence, but it could also signify aging (in terms of white hair) or even the pallor associated with fear.

6. Violet Room – As a mix of blue (the beginning of life) and red (ending of life), violet could represent the immediate proximity to death or the twilight of one's existence.

7. Black Room – Located at the westernmost end, the black room is the most ominous and is generally interpreted as symbolizing death. The presence of a red window in this room intensifies this symbolism by evoking images of blood and the Red Death plague.