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Repetition of the name of the wine reinforces the idea that the only thing on Fortunato's mind is tasting the wine and that he has no clue that he is in any danger whatsoever in being alone with Montresor in such a secluded place. It also creates an image of a drunken man fixated on one thing only, more wine.
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What does Montresor give Fortunato for his bad cough in The Cask of Amontillado?
Montresor gives Fortunato wine (Medoc ) for his cough.
What does montresor ask fortunato to do?
Montresor appeals to fortunato's pride as a wine connoisseur
Where does Montresor try to trap Fortunato in The Cask of Amontillado?
Montresor traps Fortunato in the catacombs beneath his palazzo by enticing him to sample a cask of Amontillado. He takes advantage of Fortunato's arrogance and pride to lead him deeper into the underground passages, eventually chaining him to a wall and leaving him to die.
How does Montresor lure Fortunato farther into the catacombs?
Montresor lures Fortunato further into the catacombs by appealing to Fortunato's pride as a wine connoisseur, offering him the chance to taste a rare vintage Amontillado. He plays on Fortunato's vanity and ego, knowing that Fortunato will not resist the opportunity to prove his expertise and superiority.
How does Montresor work on Fortunato's vanity to lure him into the trap in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
Montresor uses flattery and manipulation to appeal to Fortunato's vanity, enticing him with the promise of tasting a rare and valuable wine, Amontillado. Montresor makes Fortunato believe that only he possesses the expertise to determine the wine's authenticity, appealing to Fortunato's pride in his connoisseurship. This manipulation of Fortunato's vanity ultimately leads him to willingly follow Montresor into the trap.
When Montresor offers the Medoc wine to Fortunato what is the reason he gives for wanting the other man to drink?
Montresor wants Fortunato to drink the Medoc wine to keep him warm and toasting to the success of their endeavor. It helps to loosen Fortunato's inhibitions and lead him deeper into Montresor's trap.
What is Luchesi's role in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
Luchesi is another wine expert.He was never ''in'' the story,but his name was used to lure Fortunato into the catacombs. Basically he is a wine merchant to make Fortunato jealous and feel undermined. Luchesi served as a tool of manipulation for Montresor. Montresor knew that Fortunato was very proud and would not appreciate a different wine connoisseur's wisdom being esteemed more. Montresor mentioned the Amontillado wine, which he wanted examined, and then prompted Fortunato into coming with him by mentioning Luchesi.
In 'The Cask of Amontillado' who killed Fortunato?
Montresor is the one who kills Fortunato in "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. Montresor lures Fortunato into the catacombs under the guise of tasting a rare wine, then walls him up alive as revenge for an insult.
What character flaw does montresor exploit with fortunato in order to convince him to enter the catacombs?
Montresor exploits Fortunato's pride and arrogance by appealing to his ego as a wine connoisseur. By tempting Fortunato with the promise of sampling a rare Amontillado, Montresor manipulates him into following him to the catacombs.
How does montresor get Fortunato to go with him in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
Montresor lures Fortunado down by using his own weakness, wine. Fortunado is like an "expert" on wine, and MOntresor tells him to try this wine called "Amontillado". At first Fortunado declines, but then when Montresor tells him he'll get Luchesi instead he goes.
How does Montresor manipulate Fortunato on 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
Montresor manipulates Fortunato by appealing to his ego and vanity, leading him to believe he is an expert in wine who must taste the Amontillado. Montresor also plays on Fortunato's pride by pretending to be concerned for his health, which further convinces Fortunato to follow him into the catacombs. Overall, Montresor uses psychological tactics to exploit Fortunato's weaknesses and ultimately lead him to his demise.
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.
