The Cask Of Amontillado Research Paper

Why do people like to get revenge? Why do people laugh at other people's mistakes? Why do people not help out somebody who has tripped, and laughed instead? These three questions point to one big theme in The Cask of Amontillado. Edgar Allen Poe illustrates the theme of revenge in The Cask of Amontillado through the use of an unreliable narrator. Using these three main points, perceived insults, premeditated murder, and by showing no remorse. The first example is when Montresor wanted to get Fortunato back for the many, many people he had injured in his past. A second example is when Montresor already had the supplies he needed down in the catacombs already. A third significant example is when Montresor built the cement wall around Fortunato …show more content…
Using these three main points, perceived insults, premeditated murder, and by him showing no remorse. When Montresor found out that Fortunato hurt and killed people that he might have known, shows perceived insults. Montresor having all the supplies that he needed set-up and already down in the catacombs, for when he lured Fortunato down there. Also, Montresor already had chains and clay bricks etc, which shows how Montresor was guilty of premeditated murder. Montresor did not care at all about Fortunato. He thought of killing Fortunato as a task, which is cruel and sick minded. Montresor did not feel the least bit guilty, showing that Montresor showed no remorse what so ever. So why do people like to get revenge? Why do people laugh at other people's mistakes? Why do people not help out somebody that might be less fortunate than they are? So next time you see somebody that you disagree with having a hard time, help them out instead of stand there watching. If you see your own bully, getting bullied by somebody else, help them out. Mainly, just help out the people in your life that may be less fortunate then you