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In "A Cask of Amontillado", Monstresor and Fortunato were once friends. Both are connoisseurs of wine, this is possibly what started the friendship and perhaps was one of the reasons the friendship ended, at least on Monstresor's part. However, Fortunato is obviously a man who can be blunt enough to hurt the pride of his friend, while Monstresor is passive aggressive, concealing the malice he actually felt toward Fortunato.
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Why does montresor hates fortunato?
Montresor believes that fortunato has repeatedly insulted him
What is fortunato wearing when mintresor runs into him?
Fortunato is wearing a jester's costume when Montresor runs into him at the carnival. The costume includes a tight-fitting parti-striped dress and a cap with bells on it, reflecting his festive mood.
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 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 is the climax in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
The climax of "The Cask of Amontillado" comes when Montresor walls Fortunato up in a niche in the wall of the catacombs. Fortunato's drunkeness is beginning to wear off, and he realizes Montresor's intent. When he moans, he is no longer in a drunken stupor, but acknowledging his fate. As Montresor places the last brick in the wall, he thrusts a torch behind the wall and the only response was the jingling of bells from Fortunato's costume. At this point, Fortunato is dead (possibly from a heart attack from the shock), and there is no going back for Montresor.
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
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.
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.
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.
What is the external conflict of The Cask of Amontillado?
The external conflict is Montresor vs. Fortunato. Montresor is determined to kill Fortunato, and eventually, does.
Does montresor feel any remorse for killing fortunato?
Montresor hates Fortunato because somewhere in the past, he insulted Montresor and his family, and the Montresor's family motto is that no one can hurt the family and get away with it.
