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A cask is a very small barrel in which wines of high value were stored. Sometimes such wines were too expensive or valuable to come in the larger size barrel so they were stored and sold in smaller ones.
It is also a variation of "casket" a container for burying a person.
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∙ 14y ago
In "The Cask of Amontillado," the sherry represents the false friendship and deceitful nature of Montresor towards Fortunato. It serves as a tool to lead Fortunato deeper into the catacombs, where Montresor plans to enact his revenge on him. The sherry symbolizes both the lure and the deception that ultimately lead to Fortunato's demise.
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∙ 11y agoWell... the cask of amontillado is a story by Edgar Allen Poe. person "A" wants to kill person "B" for a reason we don't know. So person "A" gets person "B" drunk on a wine called Amontillado, and leads him in a catacomb. Person "A" somehow escapes the catacomb and person "B" dies.
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∙ 13y agoThe meaning of the title is that cask is wine barrel, and the amontillado is a sort of dry wine.
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∙ 13y agoit means wine
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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.
Who is narrating the story The Cask of Amontillado?
In Edgar Allan Poe's story The Cask of Amontillado, the narrator is Montresor.
When was The Cask of Amontillado created?
"The Cask of Amontillado" was written by Edgar Allan Poe and was first published in 1846.
Who is the publisher of 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
"The Cask of Amontillado" was published by Godey's Lady's Book in November 1846.
What is Montresor's costume in The Cask of Amontillado?
Montresor is wearing a mask of black silk in "The Cask of Amontillado."
Who has read the story 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
Students in high school read The Cask of Amontillado, usually in ninth grade.
What are the release dates for A Cask of Amontillado - 2013?
A Cask of Amontillado - 2013 was released on: USA: 5 November 2013
What actors and actresses appeared in The Cask of Amontillado - 2008?
The cast of The Cask of Amontillado - 2008 includes: Kevin Gouldthorpe as Montresor
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.
What is the narrator of The Cask of Amontillado?
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Who died in The Cask of Amontillado?
The unfortunate Fortunato dies.
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.
