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How does the author foreshadow what happen at the end of the story?
Montresor shows Fortunato a trowel.
Who were the main characters in the story The Cask of Amontillado?
There are only two characters: Montresor and Fortunato the only other people named in the story are Luchresi and Lady Fortunato, who takes no active part in the plot.
What happens to Fortunato at the end of the story?
It was, Montresor had premeditated to murder Fortunato in his vault.
In The Cask of Amontillado what is at the end of the passageway?
Although Montresor tells Fortunato that the Amontillado is at the end of the passageway, in reality it is the niche in which Fortunato will be imprisoned and left to die. In that sense it is the end of Fortunato's life that is at the end of the passageway.
Where are there epiphany's in the short story The Cask of Amotillado?
In "The Cask of Amontillado," the major epiphany occurs when Montresor reveals his true intentions to Fortunato, sealing Fortunato's fate. Montresor's motive for revenge becomes clear, as does his cold and calculated nature. This moment exemplifies the dark turn of events in the story, leading to Fortunato's tragic end.
What is the resolution of The Cask of Amontillado'?
The Murder of Fortunato at the end of the story was the Resolution. The Problem began at the insult to montresor and it ended (or was Resolved) by His Murder.
Why did Montresor end his story with a latin phrase meaning may?
Montresor ends his story with "In pace requiescat" (May he rest in peace) as a way to show his satisfaction and contentment with the revenge he enacted on Fortunato. It signifies his belief that Fortunato deserved the punishment he received and that Montresor has achieved closure over the incident.
Why do you think Poe gave fortunato that name?
Poe likely chose the name Fortunato for its ironic meaning. As a character who ultimately meets an unfortunate end, the name adds a layer of tragedy and dramatic irony to the story. It emphasizes the idea of fate or fortune playing a role in his demise.
What is ironic about the fact that Montresor take Fortunato down to the catacombs?
The irony lies in the fact that Montresor intentionally lures Fortunato to his doom by appealing to his pride in his wine connoisseurship. Fortunato's arrogance and belief in his own superiority blind him to the danger, leading him willingly into the catacombs where he meets his end. This ironic twist highlights the theme of betrayal and deception in Edgar Allan Poe's story "The Cask of Amontillado."
What is the denouement of 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
The resolution in 'The Cask of Amontillado' occurs when Montresor has finished bricking up the niche in which Fortunato is chained and leaves with the salutation "In pace resquiescat." This is where the conflict between Montresor and Fortunato is settled for good and it is clear that Montresor has achieved his plan to exact the perfect revenge on Fortunato.
What happened in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
"The Cask of Amontillado" is a story by Edgar Allen Poe which describes a man walling up his rival in his basement. The problem in the story is the fact that the protagonist is tired of the other man's bragging, so he decides to kill him in a really sadistic way.
What does it mean point of attack in theatre?
The point in the overall story where the play begins.IE. In Oedipus Rex, the Point of Attack is near the end of the overall story, where in Hamlet it is near the beginning of the Overall story.
