Catacombs of Paris

Quiz: The Elements of Fiction 1. Foreshadowing in literature is hint given by a writer as to what will happen during the end of the story. In the Tell-Tale Heart Poe’s first person character gives this hint in the second paragraph: “He had the eye of a vulture………..I have made up my mind to take the life of the old man, and thus rid myself of the eye forever.” Later on during the end of the story he kills the old man. 2. In the story, The Cask of Amontillado, the plot of the story is that…

The Cask of Amontillado The story “The Cask of Amontillado” is writing from the narrator Montresor perspective. He claims revenge against Fortunato who had insulted him in a thousand ways. The story begins with Montresor telling the story to an unidentified “You.” He explains that he had tolerated “a thousand injuries of Fortunato,” but Fortunato finally went too far. So he formulated a plan for revenge. Omit, Fortunato see Montresor as a friend, and he does not suspect about Montresor plan; he…

Throughout the narrative, the language used by Monmontresor shows deep emotion and disturbing passion for revenge and the punishment of Fortunato. At the beginning of the story Monmontresor states “The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge.” (L 1-2), these heavy words showcase Monmontresors hate and sets a very dark tone for the rest of the story. The reason the language that Poe uses as seen above creates such an…

Allen Poe’s story, “The Cask of Amontillado.” Poe’s attempt to enthrall and entertain his audience is carried out as the deception of a perceived friendship by Montresor for Fortunato reveals itself to be a ruse to lure Fortunato into the deep catacombs of Montresor’s family vault with the promise of sampling a dry Spanish sherry, Amontillado. Montresor enacts his revenge upon Fortunato in this spellbinding tale due to “the thousand injuries” and “insult” despite the obvious omission of…

very drunk. He does not realize that he is being lead to his death. Montresor knew it too. He kept him drinking and drinking and drinking until they finally reached the catacombs where the supposed Amontillado is located. Montresor tells him to search for the cask, in the dark. Montresor begins bricking up the walkway to the catacombs while Fortunato is too drunk and too oblivious to notice! In conclusion, Montresor is a man who lived to tell the tale of how he got away with murder. He has some…

expert, of a particular type of wine he has acquired. However, he is unsure of the type of wine and seeks Fortunato’s expert opinion. Fortunato insists on showing Montresor where Amontillado, a rare Spanish wine awaits. The two continue through the catacombs of Montresor’s family along a long, damp passageway until they reach the end where Montresor traps Fortunato. Through their journey, Montresor keeps Fortunato intoxicated by giving him more and more wine. Due to Fortunato’s intoxicated…

writing. In “The Cask of Amontillado,” Montresor, the narrator, plans to strategically kill Fortunato, his friend, for insults he directs towards him. He lures Fortunato into a catacomb convincing Fortunato that they are going to get wine. Montresor ties up Fortunato and plasters him into one of the rooms in the catacomb. This passage is a rich source of irony. Poe masterfully uses dramatic irony, verbal irony, and situational irony. First Edgar Allan Poe uses dramatic irony, but his use of…

Man’s Inhumanity to Man in ‘’The Cask of Amontillado’’ and ‘’The Scarlet Ibis’’ The ‘’Cask of Amontillado’’ by Edgar Allen Poe and ‘’The Scarlet Ibis’’ by James Hurst are two short stories that both develop the theme Man’s Inhumanity to Man in their distinctive plots. This theme expresses the cruelty people show to each other for a variety of reasons. In the case of these two stories, it is showcased with the dialogue between the characters and the narration throughout the story.…

In the fictional story, “The Cask of Amontillado”, by Edgar Poe, the author reveals many suspenseful moments which contribute to the external conflict. As the story progresses on, the suspense continues to grow as the protagonist (Fortunato) is close to death by the antagonist (Montresor). There are several suspenseful moments in the story which have a major effect on the conflict. In the beginning, Montresor vows revenge against Fortunato, which starts the external conflict against Fortunato.…

you are engaged, I am on my way to Luchesi… Luchesi cannot tell Amontillado from Sherry’” (4). This quote is showing you how Montresor plays Fortunato’s pride, Montresor has plotted to kill Fortunato and that requires Fortunato to be lured to the catacombs. Montresor knows that Fortunato is proud of his connoisseurship in wine and by telling Fortunato that he has another person just as good, Fortunato needs to prove that he is better, to Montresor. Toward the middle of the short story Montresor…