Catacombs

In “Cask of Amontillado”, Poe includes many examples of irony to add suspense to the story so the reader will want to keep reading. One of the many examples of irony was presented while Fortunato and Montresor were walking through the catacombs under Montresor’s house. Montresor states, “Come,” I said, with decision, “We will go back; your health is precious”(Poe 61). Clearly, Fortunato’s health is not precious. The reader knows this because, if his health was precious, than Montresor would…

roquelaire is a knee-length cloak. The costume is representative of the Grim Reaper, who is known for wearing a black cloak. The mask Montresor wears can also symbolize his hidden agenda. His mask relates to his true self much like the carnival and catacombs do. The mask is a cover for his dark plot. Therefore Montresor’s costume represents his plot of revenge and murder. He is seen as Fortunato’s death. The Montresor family arms symbolizes the motive behind Montresor’s plot of revenge. The…

story, brings to light the sadistic mind of a revengeful narrator. I. The author, through the dark and humorous ton of the story, gives Montresor the perfect setting for his revenge and is an strong indicator of his state of mind A. The use of the catacombs for the action of the story B. The choice of the carnival as a time of action (The characterization of the Montresor and Fortunato through their outfits) C. The title of the story and the names of the characters II. The narrator, with the…

victim is naive it makes it easier to manipulate them because they don’t know what is wrong. For example, in “The Cask of Amontillado” Fortunato finds nothing wrong with descending into the catacombs for wine, “We came at length to the foot of the descent, and stood together on the damp ground of the catacombs of the Montresors.” (Poe 1).…

Does Montresor look like a killer? This may come as a shock but Montresor is indeed a killer. In the cask of Amontillado, Montresor appears as the main character of this story. Montresor is very confident, vengeful, and a little insane. When Fortunato insults him for the last time, He must pay the price. Montresor starts the story by declaring his revenge on Fortunato. Montresor showed his vengeful side by saying,”the thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best i could, but when he…

As they near the end of the catacombs, up comes a recess, which is basically a gap that allows you to go deeper into the depths of this catacomb. To fetch this pipe of amontillado, Montresor must strap himself into a chain and must be lowered down into the recess. Instead of Montresor doing this, Fortunato suggests he shall do it. Then…

to clear all evidence, I gathered matches, and gasoline. I was headed to the catacombs. I dared to look back, the moonlight was turning into dawn and i was trotting at a fast pace to the burial site. My mind was in a blur, i was shaken, petrified. I just wanted to get this over with but, my attempt to do so was cut short by the seizure of the same civilian i had told my secret to. He was waiting for me, at the catacombs. I was captured, terror struck me, i knew what they did to people like…

Montresor uses verbal irony when he expresses concern over Fortunatoś health as they descend deeper into the catacombs. Furthermore, Montresor is expressing concern for Fortunato's health to gain his trust. Montresor needs his trust so he can lead him deeper into his demise.¨How long have you had that cough¨ Asks, Montresor (176). To clarify,when Monresor askes about…

In this short story, Montresor is wanting to seek revenge after Fortunato made an insult to him and his family. Montresor says he has a barrel of wine in his vault which is very rare during the carnival season. Montresor has a very well thought out plan in killing Fortunato and he is successful. In Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado,” the narrator Montresor is insane. Montresor chained up Fortunato and started layering bricks. He stopped working to hear Fortunato struggling, alleges,…

The Cask of Amontillado "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story centered around revenge. Montresor, the narrator, tells of how he plots his revenge upon Fortunato, an old friend, who has insulted him greatly. Focusing on Montresor, the story shows Montresor's pride in his family; and how Fortunato will be punished for the insults. "The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge....At length I…