Pride is a very dominating emotion, it gives the sense of personal worth, self-respect and honor. In “The Cask of Amontillado”, Edgar Allan Poe uses this literature to spread some light on the subject. Fortunato’s foolish pride leads him to be betrayed by a friend, and Montresor’s uncontrolled pride motivated his indecent act. Poe suggests that man can easily be influenced by pride, through his characters and their actions.
The power of pride is clearly represented through the character of Montresor. The narrator makes it seem his ancestors saw themselves above reproach as their family motto openly states, “Nemo me impune lacessit.” (868) which alternatively translates, “No one harms me unpunished.” Montesor’s desire to punish Fortunato is …show more content…
This intended mystery will never let his readers know as to what extent the attack on his feelings are. If the insult was significant, Montresor’s boastful nature would have let the facts be known, and Fortunato would be hesitant to greet him at the carnival. However that was not the case, as it states, “He accosted me with excessive warmth.” (866) this statement makes it clear that Fortunato was oblivious to the insult. The fact that Montresor avoids confronting the issue, the …show more content…
Montresor wears a long, dark, heavy garment, accessorized with a black mask. He has a long generation of ancestors, whose instilled pride had darken the thoughts of Montresor, which is a heavy struggle he must deal with. Also, the mask seems to indicate the desire to conceal himself while he goes through with his devious plot. While considering Fortunato, he wears a “tight fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells.”(866) this jester-like outfit shows of his trusting, yet foolish nature. Both of the men’s clothing tells which area of pride their actions are being directed
The power of pride is clearly represented through the character of Montresor. The narrator makes it seem his ancestors saw themselves above reproach as their family motto openly states, “Nemo me impune lacessit.” (868) which alternatively translates, “No one harms me unpunished.” Montesor’s desire to punish Fortunato is …show more content…
This intended mystery will never let his readers know as to what extent the attack on his feelings are. If the insult was significant, Montresor’s boastful nature would have let the facts be known, and Fortunato would be hesitant to greet him at the carnival. However that was not the case, as it states, “He accosted me with excessive warmth.” (866) this statement makes it clear that Fortunato was oblivious to the insult. The fact that Montresor avoids confronting the issue, the …show more content…
Montresor wears a long, dark, heavy garment, accessorized with a black mask. He has a long generation of ancestors, whose instilled pride had darken the thoughts of Montresor, which is a heavy struggle he must deal with. Also, the mask seems to indicate the desire to conceal himself while he goes through with his devious plot. While considering Fortunato, he wears a “tight fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells.”(866) this jester-like outfit shows of his trusting, yet foolish nature. Both of the men’s clothing tells which area of pride their actions are being directed