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In "The Cask of Amontillado," the narrator, Monstresor takes advantage of Fortunato's pride by claiming to have a cask of a rare wine that he needs him to test to assure its quality. He also tells him that he will ask his competitor to test the wine if he doesn't have time. Of course, Fortunato takes the bait.
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Do any of Fortunato's words and actions support or refute the narrator's belief that Fortunato is worthy of hatred in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
Fortunato's arrogance, condescending attitude, and insults towards the narrator's wine expertise support the narrator's belief that Fortunato is unworthy of respect or sympathy. Additionally, Fortunato's betrayal and mockery of the narrator's family motto further solidify the narrator's hatred towards him.
Why does the narrator pretend to be so agreeable to Fortunato?
The narrator pretends to be agreeable to Fortunato as part of his plan to manipulate him into entering the catacombs. By disguising his true intentions and appearing friendly, the narrator is able to lead Fortunato to his demise without raising suspicion. It's a way for the narrator to deceive Fortunato and carry out his revenge.
What caused the narrator to finally snap and vow revenge on fortunato?
The narrator snaps and vows revenge on Fortunato due to Fortunato's insults and perceived disrespect towards him. Fortunato's insults, combined with the narrator's jealousy and wounded pride, eventually push him over the edge and drive him to seek vengeance.
How does the narrator persuade Fortunato to come with him in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
In "The Cask of Amontillado," the narrator persuades Fortunato to come with him by appealing to Fortunato's pride in his connoisseurship of wine. He entices Fortunato with the promise of tasting a rare and valuable cask of Amontillado, knowing that Fortunato's ego and desire to prove his expertise will make him eager to go with the narrator to the catacombs.
Who is the narrator of 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
The narrator of "The Cask of Amontillado" is Montresor. He tells the story of how he seeks revenge on Fortunato, ultimately leading to Fortunato's demise.
When the narrator first saw Fortunato at the carnival what was his condition?
The narrator first saw Fortunato at the carnival in a drunken state, appearing to be happy and celebrating.
What can you infer about the narrator and Fortunato in The Cask of Amontillado?
The narrator in the beginning of the story tells that he has evil intentions for Fortunato, because he feels that Fortunato had insulted him (in some manner). Fortunato, however, is the narrator's friend who was oblivious of the narrator's intentions because of the fact that he was drunk from the fair that he left from. However, he snaps out of his drunken state once he realizes that the narrator had chained and sealed him inside of his own dungeon.
Why does the narrator mention Luchesi to Fortunato What does this tell you about the narrator?
The narrator mentions Luchesi to Fortunato to manipulate his pride and vanity, making him eager to prove his superior wine connoisseurship by tasting the Amontillado before Luchesi. This reveals the narrator's cunning and deceitful nature as he uses Fortunato's weakness to achieve his dark purpose.
How can conflict be resolved in The Cask of Amontillado?
In "The Cask of Amontillado," conflict is resolved through the narrator's deceptive manipulation of Fortunato, ultimately leading to Fortunato's demise. The narrator uses Fortunato's pride and love for wine against him, leading him deep into the catacombs under false pretenses, culminating in Fortunato's entombment. The conflict is resolved through the narrator's dark and calculated revenge.
How many injuries has the narrator permitted from Fortunato?
The narrator says he has permitted a "thousand injuries" from Fortunato, but as the story develops, the reader wonders if those are all in his head. When the narrator meets Fortunato at the carnival, Fortunato is nothing but pleasant and helpful. All the time he is with Montresor he suspects nothing evil at all. The complete absence of animosity and fear of Montresor is hardly consistent with someone who has committed a thousand injuries against that person.
What is bizarre about the narrator's reference to Fortunato as his poor friend?
The narrator calling Fortunato his "poor friend" is ironic because it can be interpreted in multiple ways. It could mean that Fortunato is both unfortunate in being the narrator's friend and also lacking in wealth or standing. This ambiguity adds to the narrator's deceptive and manipulative nature in Edgar Allan Poe's story "The Cask of Amontillado."
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.
