Irony- an expression normally by language that means the opposite of what one is saying. ( verbal and situational irony)
Synonym- sarcasm
In this story irony is presented by the author to give us insight of the murder that is about to occurr. In beginning, Montresor reveals he wants to seek vengeance yet Fortunato is not aware of what is going on. The first instance we see irony is when the Montresor tells Fortunato "my dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How remarkable well you are looking to-day" (Poe lines 29-30)! This statement is ironic because Fortunato is not lucky to find Montresor because he will be lured to his death eventually. Fortunato thought he was lucky because he would be able to try the Amontillado. (Mentions one thing
Synonym- sarcasm
In this story irony is presented by the author to give us insight of the murder that is about to occurr. In beginning, Montresor reveals he wants to seek vengeance yet Fortunato is not aware of what is going on. The first instance we see irony is when the Montresor tells Fortunato "my dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How remarkable well you are looking to-day" (Poe lines 29-30)! This statement is ironic because Fortunato is not lucky to find Montresor because he will be lured to his death eventually. Fortunato thought he was lucky because he would be able to try the Amontillado. (Mentions one thing