Montresor, which is the protagonist, appears psychotic. Looking further into his character shows him controlling and unsure of himself. But these characteristics do not describe the backbone of Montresor; his boldest attribute is his self-admiration. Instead of having a assassin take care of Fortunato, Montresor had to kill Fortunato to please himself. Throughout the short story Montresor ponders in how well his plan is going. Montresor has great self-admiration because he wants to have the gratification from killing his friend who earlier on insulted him in any different
