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Fortunato coughed because of the dampness and foul air inside the catacombs where he was trapped by Montresor in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." The combination of the damp, cold environment and his fear and anxiety likely contributed to his coughing.
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What does Montresor give Fortunato for his bad cough in The Cask of Amontillado?
Montresor gives Fortunato a bottle of wine, specifically Amontillado, to help with his cough. However, this is a ploy to lure Fortunato into the catacombs where he plans to enact his revenge.
What is ironic when Fortunato says the cough will not kill me in The Cask of Amontillado?
The irony is that although Fortunato believes the cough won't kill him, he ends up being killed by Montresor. This adds a layer of dramatic irony because Fortunato's statement foreshadows his eventual demise.
What is the name of the wine that Fortunato used to suppress his cough in Edgar Allan Poe's The Cask of Amontillado?
The wine that Fortunato used to suppress his cough in "The Cask of Amontillado" is Amontillado, a type of dry sherry. It was used as a ruse by Montresor to lure Fortunato into the catacombs to exact his revenge.
What are some dramatic ironies in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
In "The Cask of Amontillado," one dramatic irony is when Fortunato believes he is being led to taste a rare cask of wine, but instead is being led to his death by Montresor. Another example is when Montresor repeats the Masonic motto "You will not die of a cough," signifying that Fortunato's death will not be due to the cough he feigns, but actually due to Montresor's revenge.
How does montresor use reverse psychology on fortunato?
Montresor uses reverse psychology on Fortunato by telling him not to come along to the catacombs because of his cough, knowing that Fortunato will insist on coming to prove his strength and disrespect for Montresor. This manipulation lures Fortunato further into Montresor's trap by making him believe he is in control of the situation.
What part of speech is shiver and cough in the following sentence The icy cold water made us shiver and cough?
Cough is a verb because you can cough for example the man had to 'cough'.
What is the birth name of Frank Fortunato?
Frank Fortunato's birth name is Fortunato Francesco Musorrafiti.
Why did montresor not kill fortunato as soon as they entered the safety of the vaults?
Montresor did not kill Fortunato immediately in the safety of the vaults because he wanted Fortunato to experience the full extent of his revenge. He wanted to savor the moment and let Fortunato suffer slowly, adding to his own satisfaction and sense of power.
In the Cask of Amontillado what was the foreshadowing about?
In "The Cask of Amontillado," foreshadowing is used to hint at Montresor's true intentions towards Fortunato. Details such as Montresor's building resentment, the dark atmosphere of the catacombs, and Fortunato's cough all foreshadow the revenge and betrayal that will take place.
How the word cough used in a sentence?
Grandma made James cough to get rid of the nasty itch in his throat.
How tall is Fortunato Frattasio?
Fortunato Frattasio is 6'.
When did Fortunato Chelleri die?
Fortunato Chelleri died on May 13, 1797.
