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His weakness is his vanity, pride and conceit in his opinion of himself as a better judge of wines than Luchesi. Montresor plays on this conceit to get Fortunato to go down into the catacombs where Montresor can kill him.
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∙ 14y ago
Fortunato's weakness is his pride and arrogance. He believes himself to be a wine connoisseur and is easily manipulated by Montresor's flattery regarding the nonexistent Amontillado. This leads to his downfall as he is lured into the catacombs and ultimately meets his demise.
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∙ 14y agoWine, of course! Or a more obvious route, his pride, or greed.
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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 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.
What are fortunatos crime against montresor?
Fortunato's crime against Montresor is not explicitly stated in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." However, it is suggested that Fortunato may have insulted or wronged Montresor in some way, prompting Montresor's desire for revenge.
