Who Is The Narrator In The Cask Of Amontillado

The Narration of “The Cask of Amontillado” “The Cask of Amontillado” is composed by the master writer Edgar Allan Poe. This first person short story is arguably written with immense care and intentionality. Poe uses certain elements such as point of view, an omniscient narrator, and focus to bend the effects of the story to his will. First, as previously stated, “The Cask of Amontillado” is written in the first person point of view. This is used to produce a variety of textually borne emotions which naturally gives meaning and weight to different events. “I will not impose upon your good nature” (Poe 109). Through this phrase, said soon after Montresor meets Fortunato, the audience is pulled a different direction on what the narrator is going to do in the story. From the exposition, the reader learns that Montresor loathes Fortunato, yet here Montresor treats Fortunato like a friend. This brings additional meaning to the seemingly simple nature of Montresor’s kindness towards Fortunato and leaves the audience feeling …show more content…
In the opening sentence of “The Cask of Amontillado” the narrator reveals how he feels about Fortunato. “The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge” (Poe 108). Despite the ‘thousand injuries’ never being clarified, it’s obvious that Montresor has been dealing with memories of Fortunato’s transgressions against him. “But to these words I hearkened in vain for a reply” (Poe 113). After mocking Fortunato’s distress, it is obvious by this peak into Montresor’s thoughts that he is deeply enjoying the events at hand and wishes to extend his enjoyment. Thanks to the audience being able to see Montresor’s thoughts in this situation, the effect of the first person point of view gains great meaning in regards to what’s happening in the