The Prince's abbey is an illusion of safety used as a symbol in the story. The Prince thinks he is safe from the disease while in his abbey with his closest friends. "The wall has gates of iron" (78) this shows how secure he wants to feel.

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Approximate Word count = 423
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)