For as long as people have communicated, they’ve written and listened to horror stories. Whether it’s the old Mexican folktale of “La Llorona,” or even Stephen King’s “IT,” horrifying stories have been one of the most successful genres of all time. Why? The characters within these works often transform into better people by the end of the story, grasping the need for change in all those who watch it. Characters often face horror throughout their development in a narrative. These experiences often change the mentality of these characters, transforming them into “new” people. In works such as “The Cask of Amontillado,” by Edgar Allan Poe, “The Birds,” by Alfred Hitchcock, and “Why we crave horror movies,” by Stephen King, many examples are given
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Subsequently, Montresor buries Fortunato alive, an act that he believes will restore his family’s lost honor. When Fortunato realizes that he is truly trapped, with no way of escape, his intoxicated, egotistical facade disappeared. Montresor realizes this as he is burying Fortunato, when he says, “...I discovered that the intoxication of Fortunato had in a great measure worn off. The earliest indication I had of this was a low moaning cry...It was not the cry of a drunken man…” (Poe, G-16) It is after this occurrence that Fortunato attempts to liberate himself from his chains, becoming angry. Montresor states, “...I head the furious vibration of the chain. The noise lasted for several minutes…” Once both are truly aware that Fortunato is not going to escape, he attempts to plead his way out. He tries to make Montresor understand by pleading, “...But is it not getting late? Will they not be awaiting us at the palazzo, the Lady Fortunato and the rest? Let us be gone.” To which Montresor simply laughs and leaves him to perish. Fortunato goes through a transformation in this narrative. This is made prominent when he changes from being a conceited drunk to attempting to be reasonable and pleading for his
Subsequently, Montresor buries Fortunato alive, an act that he believes will restore his family’s lost honor. When Fortunato realizes that he is truly trapped, with no way of escape, his intoxicated, egotistical facade disappeared. Montresor realizes this as he is burying Fortunato, when he says, “...I discovered that the intoxication of Fortunato had in a great measure worn off. The earliest indication I had of this was a low moaning cry...It was not the cry of a drunken man…” (Poe, G-16) It is after this occurrence that Fortunato attempts to liberate himself from his chains, becoming angry. Montresor states, “...I head the furious vibration of the chain. The noise lasted for several minutes…” Once both are truly aware that Fortunato is not going to escape, he attempts to plead his way out. He tries to make Montresor understand by pleading, “...But is it not getting late? Will they not be awaiting us at the palazzo, the Lady Fortunato and the rest? Let us be gone.” To which Montresor simply laughs and leaves him to perish. Fortunato goes through a transformation in this narrative. This is made prominent when he changes from being a conceited drunk to attempting to be reasonable and pleading for his