Edgar Allen Poe is know for his dark, horrifying tales so the fact that most of this takes place in the catacombs is not unreasonable. There surrounded by skeletons and dead bodies which is what mostly contributes to the scary feel.
It is a gothic horror short story.
It all depends on how scary you think it is. I asked some people I know that actually read the story before and they said it wasn't too bad. So, in a nutshell: nope.
Setting can contribute to a horror story in many ways. Sometimes, the setting is a traditional one - a spooky old house or isolated island or other stereotypical scary place. Sometimes, the setting is an unexpected one, however, such as someone's supposedly-secure home or in an amusement park. It's up to the writer how to have the setting contribute. A good writer can have a scary book set anywhere in the world.
It is meant to be, as it is a horror story.
The setting is probably but not definitely in Italy, but there's no reason to quibble over that. Italy is a perfect setting because of its reputation for having families, like Montresor's, who will swear vengeance on another person merely for looking sideways at that family member. Being Irish myself, I recognize that a story set elsewhere, Ireland for example, would not have the same impact as "The Cask of Amontillado" if it were entitled "A Fifth of Irish Whiskey."
"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story that falls under the genre of gothic fiction. It is notable for its dark themes, suspenseful atmosphere, and exploration of human psychology.
No, a setting does not have to directly contribute to a story's theme, but it can enhance and support it. A well-crafted setting can provide context, atmosphere, and symbolism that reinforce the central themes of a story, adding depth and resonance to the narrative.
In Edgar Allan Poe's story The Cask of Amontillado, the narrator is Montresor.
The irony in the setting of "The Cask of Amontillado" lies in the fact that despite the vibrant and festive atmosphere of the carnival in which the story takes place, the characters are engaged in a dark and suspenseful plot of betrayal and revenge. The contrast between the joyful surroundings and the sinister intent of the characters adds depth to the story's unsettling mood.
the setting contibute to this story is when the american and german soldiers had met each other
"The Cask of Amontillado" is a horror story by Edgar Allan Poe. The premise is that Montresor is tired of his friend, Fortunato, constantly bragging and being obnoxious. So, Montresor takes Fortunato into his basement and walls him up alive down there.
"The Cask of Amontillado" is a story by Edgar Allen Poe which describes how an irritated man murders his obnoxious friend. The general impression of the story is that it is a tense psychological horror story.