Fortunato gets trapped behind a brick wall underground, essentially buried alive by someone he thought was his friend. One can hardly imagine worse luck.
It is ironic because Montresor is actually planning to kill Fortunato. By toasting to Fortunato’s long life, Montresor is being hypocritical or insincere since he intends to end Fortunato’s life.
The name Fortunato is used in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. This name originated from the Late Latin name "Fortunatus" which means "fortunate, blessed, or happy".
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Prudence cuffs first name is ironic because Little Prudence Cruff is the mistreated daughter of Goodwife and Goodman Cruff.
Alanis Morissette. And the name of the song is just "Ironic", off of her Jagged Little Pill album.
Because his last name was pike.
Because a starfish's anatomy is in the shape of a star.
No (that was ironic).
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia. Ironic, isn't it.
It means 'glory of Hera,' which is ironic because he was the son of Zeus (Hera's husband) by another woman. As a result, Hera detested him.
Scoresby's name is ironic because he is not very good at reading maps or navigating, despite having a name that sounds similar to a famous compass. This contrast in his name and his actual abilities adds humor to his character in the story.
i think his name was Al Uminum. Ironic huh?