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I would consider him an unreliable narrator because of the fact that it is in first person, which is inherently unreliable (I believe). There is also the fact that he is so emotionally involved in this story. Since he may also be insane, there adds another dimension (if not insane at least obsessed or something; there is something wrong with this guy). Also, since he is telling the story so long after it happened, the events may not be remembered well or they may be remembered differently (as happens with memory).
Also, he is unreliable because he doesn't give us much information. For instance, he never really says what Fortunato did to him. He never says why he (and his family?) have fallen from grace. He never says why he is depressed (doesn't he mention despair? It has been a while since I read this). Anyway, there is a lot that is never said.
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∙ 13y ago
The reliability of the narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is questionable because he is driven by revenge and madness. His perspective is skewed by his desire to harm Fortunato, making him an unreliable narrator as he manipulates the reader's perception of events. This adds a layer of suspense and uncertainty to the story.
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∙ 13y agoNo, he does not speak of anything of the past relationship between him and Fortunato, so the reader cannot get a fool understanding for why Montresor is angry and seeks vengeance against Fortunato.
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∙ 12y agoHe could just be leaving some things out but not really "manipulating".
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∙ 11y agoMontresor is cunning, manipulative, and revengeful. (persuades Fortunato to come with him to vaults, kills him by chaining him and walling him in)
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∙ 14y agokill fortunato
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huh ?
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Who is narrating the story The Cask of Amontillado?
In Edgar Allan Poe's story The Cask of Amontillado, the narrator is Montresor.
What is the narrator of The Cask of Amontillado?
huh ?
Who is the narrator of 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
The narrator of "The Cask of Amontillado" is Montresor. He tells the story of how he seeks revenge on Fortunato, ultimately leading to Fortunato's demise.
Who is the storyteller of 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
The protagonist and narrator of 'The Cask of Amontillado' is Montresor. He tells the story of his plan to exact revenge on Fortunato.
How is the narrator of The Tell-tale heart different from the narrator of The Cask of the Amontillado?
They have much in common both being unreliable and mad. But to the differences. In the Cask of the Amontillado the narrator is angry and bent on revenge. In the tell-tale heart the narrator is sincere and acts our of paranoia.
How does the narrator persuade Fortunato to come with him in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
In "The Cask of Amontillado," the narrator persuades Fortunato to come with him by appealing to Fortunato's pride in his connoisseurship of wine. He entices Fortunato with the promise of tasting a rare and valuable cask of Amontillado, knowing that Fortunato's ego and desire to prove his expertise will make him eager to go with the narrator to the catacombs.
Why is the narrator in The Cask of Amontillado always smiling?
cause hes a happy chap?:)
Who is the narrator in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
The narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado" is Montresor. He tells the story of his revenge against Fortunato for an insult he endured. Throughout the story, Montresor manipulates Fortunato into following him to the catacombs where he ultimately traps and walls him up alive.
What is amontillado in The Cask of Amontillado?
In "The Cask of Amontillado," amontillado refers to a type of fortified wine. In the story, the narrator uses the lure of a cask of rare, fine amontillado to lead his unsuspecting victim, Fortunato, to a remote location where he ultimately traps and buries him alive. The amontillado itself plays a key role in the plot as a means to exploit Fortunato's vanity and lure him to his demise.
Is there anything about the narrator that you find attractive or likeable in the Cask of Amontillado?
The narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado" is intriguing due to his persuasive language and cunning manipulation of Fortunato. His calculated nature and the way he plans his revenge make him captivating despite his dark intentions.
What is the narrator's last name in the story The Cask of Amontillado?
The narrator's last name in "The Cask of Amontillado" is Montresor.
What is the narrator's style in The Tell-Tale Heart and The Cask of Amontillado?
First person narrative with an unreliable (nay mad) narrator.
