In The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe uses symbolism to show the theme that family comes first because throughout the story the narrator believes he needs to take an act of revenge for his family. An example of how revenge is related to the narrator's family is the Montressor’s coat of arms. The reason why his coat of arms is a great example of revenge for his family is because how it is described. Montressor says in the story “ A huge human foot d’or, in a field of azure; The foot crushes a serpent whose fangs are imbedded in its heel.” It may not sound like it means a lot but it actually says a lot more then you may think. It says just by looking at the picture you hurt me i hurt you back. But how does that relate to family it
