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unreasonable, or overly sensitive, it would be logical to assume that Montresor is just overreacting and/or behaving like a psychopath. “The Cask of Amontillado” is filled with situational, dramatic, and verbal irony. First, the word “cask” means “wine barrel,” but casket, or coffin, also comes from the same word, so although Fortunato believes he will ultimately reach a cask of wine, he actually meets his casket: “I shall not die of a cough…True – true,” I replied” (987). The reader at this…

reasons the first reason being that it appears that Montresor runs into Fortunato by chance. Then Montresor peaks Fortunato’s interest by informing him the he “received a pipe of what passes for Amontillado”. Montresor says that he is doubtful if this barrel is Amontillado. Fortunato is in shock and his curiosity is peaked. Montresor then uses Fortunato’s pride to get him to come with him by stating: "As you are engaged, I am on my way to Luchresi. If any one has a critical turn it is he. He…

The High Middle Ages was a time period between the years 1000-1300 during which the European civilization that was formed in earlier years began to thrive. Multiple invasions and internal dissension during the Early Middle Ages put this civilization through strain, however the people recovered from this as time passed and began to regroup as the kings of the time enforced a need for central authority. With this centralization and time of peace many new advances in agriculture were made to…

During the middle ages cathedrals’ majestic architecture reflected the financial and political powers of the catholic church. First, the purpose of the cathedrals aside from worshiping for religion was to provide surplus income for borrowing money, availability for trade and contain tombs of kings. In 1226 Henry the third borrowed jewels belonging to the shrine of St. Edward and made a promise to return the valuables within a year. The medieval cathedrals were notable for their supply of raw…

saying “Had I but died an hour before this chance, / I had lived a blessed time; for from this instant, / There 's nothing serious in mortality. / All is but toys. Renown and grace is dead. / The wine of life is drawn, and the mere lees / Is left this vault to brag of.” Macbeth (2.3.83-88). Here, Macbeth is able to let loose some guilt by mourning Duncan, allowing him to life some of the burden off of his mind. He says how “All is but toys,” showing how he views them all as toys, being played…

People are always changing. Our ideas and theology of the world is ever evolving. Some periods had more development than others. Buildings are often a continuum of the change. It makes sense considering for many they make the physical boundaries of our world. Churches in medieval times changed dramatically between 1150 and 1550, the style changed from Romanesque to Gothic. The reasons for this can be divided into three categories, Social, Technological, and Theological. Churches needed to be…

The 14th century was an epoch of new artistic developments, new techniques and ideas spread through Italy. Artists were getting involved in a new naturalistic vision, leaving behind excessive ornamentation and intricate patterns in their work of arts in order to explore vividly the human emotions and solid bodies. Religious icons, passages and istoria were less seen as this humanistic idea started to spread through Europe. These changes allowed the 15th and 16th centuries emerge, bringing not…

Not only does the Roman Colosseum appear to be one of the world's most beautiful and classical monuments, it also represents such immense power from thousands of years ago. The Roman Colosseum is an oval amphitheatre that is located in the city of Rome, Italy, just east of Palatine Hill. It is considered one of the most grand works of architecture and engineering. The Colosseum is a freestanding architecture of stone and concrete, contrary to most earlier amphitheatres which were all nearly dug…

of function in residential housing of the Greek. The Abbey of Monastery looks up to the Roman manner for its architecture, where one can see the exploration of Romanesque style through out its Chapel. The roof of the chapel is constructed with barrel vault and heavy thick wall to support the weight of the arches. In conclusion, residential house in Ancient Greek and The Abbey Monastery in Medieval period are two distinctive architectural and interior structures that present two ideologies of…

able to surpass the Greeks through architecture. Although ancient Rome was highly influence by the Greeks, they were able to specialize in great designs and ideas for architecture. The new elements introduce by ancient Romans are: the Arch, Dome, Barrel, Vault, and the use of concrete. These elements became very popular. For example, the Pont du Grant Aqueduct, a bridge made for water, used an arch because it looks nice and it used less materials. The Roman’s new ideas illustrates that they…