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What is the narrator's family crest in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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∙ 8y ago
The coat of arms gives us a reason to understand why Montresor is so unforgiving in getting revenge from Fortunato. The picture on the coat of arms is one of a golden foot crushing a snake which has its fangs imbedded in the heal of the foot. The motto of the Montresors is ""Nemo me impune lacessit." In English this means no one punishes me and gets away with it. Fortunato had evidently insulted Montresor's name at some point. Just as his family coat of arms says, no one will punish or insult him and get away with it. The picture reinforces that image. A human foot is crushing a snake that has just bitten the foot. Evidently, Montresor considers Fortunato to be the snake, and Montresor is the foot that is soon to crush and kill him.
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∙ 10y ago
The narrator in 'The Cask of Amontillado' does not explicitly mention a family crest. However, the Montresor family is associated with a coat of arms featuring a golden foot crushing a serpent whose fangs are embedded in the heel.
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∙ 13y agoThe motto was "No one attacks me with impunity," meaning that no one does something to him without consequences. This is why Montresor feels that he must get revenge on Fortunato's insults, because Fortunato can't get away with something HE did.
And that's the irony.
Montresor says no one can do something to him and get away with it, but the whole story revolves around Montresor trying to do that.
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∙ 14y agoThe family motto is to the effect that it not allow itself to be insulted or injured in any way or it will strike back at whoever does. The story is about Montresor seeking revenge against Fortunato for many injuries and insults, even though it is not clear to the reader if they are real or imagined by Montresor .
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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.
In The Cask of Amontillado true or false Montresor's vault was lined with human remains?
False. Montresor's vault in "The Cask of Amontillado" is not lined with human remains, but rather the remains of generations of Montresor's family.
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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Where is repetition used in ' The Cask of Amontillado'?
Repetition is used in "The Cask of Amontillado" in various ways, such as the repetition of Fortunato's name during Montresor's plotting and revenge, the repeated mentions of the Montresor coat of arms and family motto, and the continuous references to the Montresor family's history of revenge. These repetitions serve to build tension, highlight key themes, and emphasize the obsessive nature of Montresor's revenge.
Who died in The Cask of Amontillado?
The unfortunate Fortunato dies.
