Answer :
The three parts of the excerpt from Edgar Allan Poem's "The Masque of the Red Death" that suggest the powerful and wealthy in the story are insensitive toward the outbreak of the disease and those who are suffering are:
1. "When his dominions were half depopulated, he summoned to his presence a thousand hale and light-hearted friends from among the knights and dames of his court..."
2. "With such precautions the courtiers might bid defiance to contagion. The external world could take care of itself. In the meantime, it was folly to grieve, or to think."
3. "There were buffoons, there were improvisators, there were ballet dancers, there were musicians, there was Beauty, there was wine. All these and security were within. Without was the 'Red Death.'"
How do these parts from Edgar Allan Poem's "The Masque of the Red Death" suggest that the powerful and wealthy are insensitive toward the outbreak of the disease?
The Prince, despite half of his kingdom being empty due to the Red Death disease, invites a large group of wealthy and healthy friends to his palace for enjoyment.
He takes extreme measures to isolate himself and his guests from the disease, showing little concern for those suffering outside.
The Prince provides entertainment and luxury for his guests, showing a lack of empathy for those affected by the Red Death.
Thus, the description of his lavish lifestyle amidst the raging epidemic highlights the Prince's disregard for the suffering around him.