the costume symbolizes Fortunato being a fool....being a fool as in actually going down to the catacombs with Montresor
Montresor is wearing a mask of black silk in "The Cask of Amontillado."
In Edgar Allan Poe's story The Cask of Amontillado, the narrator is Montresor.
The Cask of Amontillado was created in 1846-11.
His costume is ironic because it shows that he considers the night a joke (just like Carnival). So, when he is chained to the wall, naturally he assumes it is a harmless prank. Look beyond the costume- more irony is in the name, Fortunato. He is the least 'fortunate' character in the story.
"The Cask of Amontillado" was published by Godey's Lady's Book in November 1846.
The story is not specific in why Montressor hated Fortunato, except that Montressor believed that at some point in the past Fortunato had wronged him by some sort of insult; and apparently considered it vile enough to murder him for it.
Students in high school read The Cask of Amontillado, usually in ninth grade.
A Cask of Amontillado - 2013 was released on: USA: 5 November 2013
The protagonist and narrator of 'The Cask of Amontillado' is Montresor. He tells the story of his plan to exact revenge on Fortunato.
The cast of The Cask of Amontillado - 2008 includes: Kevin Gouldthorpe as Montresor
The descent into the catacombs in "The Cask of Amontillado" symbolizes Montresor leading Fortunato into the depths of revenge and his eventual entrapment. It represents Fortunato's descent into his own metaphorical tomb as he falls victim to Montresor's twisted plan for revenge. Additionally, the catacombs can symbolize the darkness and morbidity of Montresor's mind as he carries out his calculated scheme.
Fortunato was wearing a jester costume in the story because, at the time he went down in the catacombs with Montresor, there was a carnival going on where people dressed up. Fortunato's costume creates suspense when the bells of his hat ring while walking through the tunnels of the catacombs.