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He is pretending to be friendly as part of his plot to lure Fortunato to the cellar where he plans to kill him.

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Why is the narrator happy to meet Fortunato?

The narrator is happy to meet Fortunato because he sees him as a potential victim for his revenge plan. He views Fortunato as someone who has wronged him and is seeking to get revenge by luring him into a trap.


Why does montresor hates fortunato?

Montresor believes that fortunato has repeatedly insulted him


Describe the mood of the scene in which Montresor first tells Fortunato about the Amontillado?

The mood in the scene is deceptive and foreboding. Montresor appears friendly and concerned for Fortunato's well-being, but there is an undercurrent of malice and manipulation as he lures Fortunato into his trap. The tension builds as Montresor leads Fortunato deeper into the catacombs, foreshadowing the dark fate that awaits him.


Is montresor's conflict with fortunato resolved?

Yes, Montresor's conflict with Fortunato is resolved when Montresor successfully executes his plan for revenge by walling Fortunato alive in the catacombs. After this act, Montresor feels satisfied that he has taken his revenge and resolved his conflict with Fortunato.


What is the external conflict in The Cask of Amontillado?

Ah, in "The Cask of Amontillado," the external conflict is between the two main characters, Montresor and Fortunato. Montresor seeks revenge against Fortunato for past insults, leading to a conflict that plays out in the dark, eerie catacombs where Montresor lures Fortunato. It's a tale of deception, betrayal, and ultimately, tragic consequences.


Did Fortunato insult Montresor in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

The story does not say why Fortunato insulted Montresor. In fact, there is doubt that there ever were any insults at all. They might have simply been a product of Montresor's imagination


What has montresor done to fortunato?

It is not mentioned in the short story specifically why Montresor was insulted by Fortunato except that it was verbal.


What does montresor ask fortunato to do?

Montresor appeals to fortunato's pride as a wine connoisseur


Who were the main characters in the story The Cask of Amontillado?

There are only two characters: Montresor and Fortunato the only other people named in the story are Luchresi and Lady Fortunato, who takes no active part in the plot.


Do you believe that Montresor resolves his conflict with fortunato?

No, Montresor's conflict with Fortunato is not resolved. Montresor seeks revenge for an insult and ultimately kills Fortunato in a premeditated and calculated manner. This act only serves to perpetuate the conflict rather than resolve it.


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.


In the story 'The Cask of Amontillado' what was the object that Montresor pulled out of his pocket that looked out of place?

A trowel. Fortunato had asked Montresor to show him the secret sign of the brotherhood of Freemasons. Montresor pulls out a trowel to show Fortunato that he is a "mason." Fortunato laughs as if Montresor were joking, little knowing that the trowel is no joke, because Montresor intends to use it to kill Fortunato.