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Montresor was angry because Fortunato had insulted him. He wants to punish and get revenge on Fortunato for the insults.
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Montresor drinks to show casualness and to keep up appearances while leading Fortunato into his trap. It helps him maintain his façade of friendship and trust until he can exact his revenge. Drinking also allows him to maintain a sense of control and cunning over Fortunato.
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When Montresor offers the Medoc wine to Fortunato what is the reason he gives for wanting the other man to drink?
Montresor wants Fortunato to drink the Medoc wine to keep him warm and toasting to the success of their endeavor. It helps to loosen Fortunato's inhibitions and lead him deeper into Montresor's trap.
Who are the characters in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
Montresor, the protagonist; Fortunato, the antagonist. In addition there are servants who are referred to but never seen and the character Luchesi who also is never seen. There is also the person to whom the narrator, Montresor is speaking. At one point, Montresor says, "you who know me so well" as if he is speaking to a person in the story.
What is the birth name of David Montresor?
David Montresor's birth name is David Edward Montresor Read.
What is verbal irony and how is it represented in The Cask of Amontillado?
Verbal irony is when words express something contrary to the truth. In "The Cask of Amontillado," Montresor's friendly and cordial language towards Fortunato while he is leading him to his demise is an example of verbal irony. Montresor's words convey friendship and concern, yet his true intentions are deceitful and malevolent.
How does Fortunato show that he senses no real danger from Montresor?
Fortunato shows no real fear or danger from Montresor because he is confident in his own knowledge and expertise in wine. He also underestimates Montresor's motives and assumes their quarrel is just a trivial matter not warranting serious consequences.
Did Fortunato insult Montresor in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
Yes, in "The Cask of Amontillado," Fortunato insulted Montresor by calling him a fool and questioning his knowledge of wine. This insult serves as motivation for Montresor's revenge against Fortunato.
When was Frederick Montresor born?
Frederick Montresor was born in 1811.
Why is Montresor seeking revenge against Fortunato in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
because he insulted himAccording to Montresor in his opening line: THE thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge.Fortunato was vain and one night he got drunk and apparently shamed Montresor's family name.
Why does fortunate want the other man to drink when montresor offers wime in the book the cask of amontilladi?
Fortunato wants the other man to drink because he believes he has a good palate for wine and wants to show off his expertise. Additionally, Fortunato may want to prove that he is not affected by Montresor's insult that a rival wine connoisseur could tell the difference between Amontillado and sherry.
Why does montresor hates fortunato?
Montresor believes that fortunato has repeatedly insulted him
What is the external conflict in The Cask of Amontillado?
The external conflict in "The Cask of Amontillado" is between the main characters, Montresor and Fortunato. Montresor seeks revenge on Fortunato for a perceived insult, leading to a tense and suspenseful showdown between the two characters as Montresor lures Fortunato into the catacombs to carry out his plan.
Do any details suggest that montresor might have imagined the thousand injuries and the insult - or even the whole story?
Certainly the simple fact that Montresor relates no details of the insults leads one to believe that he has imagined them. Also, at the carnival, Fortunato greets Montresor in a very friendly manner, willingly offers to leave it to help Montresor test the wine and insists on going through the passageway despite the dank and dark conditions. These are not the actions of a person who has insulted and injured Montresor a thousand times as Montresor believes, even though Fortunato is partially driven to do so by his vanity.
