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In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado", Montresor refers to "nitre". Nitre is mineraled potassium nitrate that grows in damp places. As Monstresor leads Fortunato down to the wall vault where he will meet his fate, the walls are covered with nitre.
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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.
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 does precluded mean in The Cask of Amontillado?
In "The Cask of Amontillado," precluded means prevented or made impossible. Montresor's careful planning and manipulation of Fortunato's actions precluded any chance for Fortunato to escape his revenge.
What is the narrator of The Cask of Amontillado?
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Who died in The Cask of Amontillado?
The unfortunate Fortunato dies.
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.
