Beginning of The Cask of Amontillado?

Answer 1

It begins with Montressor talking to himself about gaining revenge on Fortunato for having insulted him in the past and then explaining how he intends to do it.

Answer 2

In the very beginning, Montresor speaks to an unnamed person, perhaps the reader directly or symbolically, recounting the revenge he exacted on Fortunato a half century before. This is made known at the end of the story when Montresor returns to the present time and states that the wall that sealed in Fortunato has remained undisturbed for the past half century. Thus, the beginning sets up the fact that the main story is a flashback to an earlier time.

Answer 3

"The Cask of Amontillado" written by Edgar Allan Poe starts with the narrator, Montresor, seeking revenge against Fortunato for some unspecified offense. Montresor devises a plan to lure Fortunato into his catacombs under the guise of tasting Amontillado, a rare wine. This sets the stage for a dark and suspenseful tale of betrayal and murder.