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What is the external conflict of The Cask of Amontillado?
The external conflict is Montresor vs. Fortunato. Montresor is determined to kill Fortunato, and eventually, does.
What is a fact about 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
The cask of Amontillado never appears in the story. It might never have even existed except as a ploy to get Fortunato down into the catacombs where Montresor could kill him.
Who is the dynamic character in The Cask of Amontillado?
The dynamic character in "The Cask of Amontillado" is Montresor. He experiences a significant internal change throughout the story, from initially appearing calm and collected to becoming consumed by his desire for revenge and ultimately committing a horrific act of murder.
What is the complication in The Cask of Amontillado?
Montresor needed to first get Fortunato drunk, in the case that he wouldn't be able to run away when he tried to kill him.
What is ironic when Fortunato says the cough will not kill me in The Cask of Amontillado?
The irony is that although Fortunato believes the cough won't kill him, he ends up being killed by Montresor. This adds a layer of dramatic irony because Fortunato's statement foreshadows his eventual demise.
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.
What is verbal irony and how is it represented in The Cask of Amontillado?
Verbal irony is when words express something contrary to the truth. In "The Cask of Amontillado," Montresor's friendly and cordial language towards Fortunato while he is leading him to his demise is an example of verbal irony. Montresor's words convey friendship and concern, yet his true intentions are deceitful and malevolent.
What does the sherry stand for in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
A cask is a very small barrel in which wines of high value were stored. Sometimes such wines were too expensive or valuable to come in the larger size barrel so they were stored and sold in smaller ones.It is also a variation of "casket" a container for burying a person.
In the story 'The Cask of Amontillado' what was the object that Montresor pulled out of his pocket that looked out of place?
A trowel. Fortunato had asked Montresor to show him the secret sign of the brotherhood of Freemasons. Montresor pulls out a trowel to show Fortunato that he is a "mason." Fortunato laughs as if Montresor were joking, little knowing that the trowel is no joke, because Montresor intends to use it to kill Fortunato.
What happens next in The Cask of Amontillado?
The police will catch montresor after killing fortunato and start investigating with him. POLICE:why did you put fortunato in the cabinet?! MONTRESOR:I didnt mean to kill him,I just wanted to take my revenge. Then montresor didnt find any excuse then he went to jail!
What happened in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
"The Cask of Amontillado" is a story by Edgar Allen Poe which describes a man walling up his rival in his basement. The problem in the story is the fact that the protagonist is tired of the other man's bragging, so he decides to kill him in a really sadistic way.
What characteristics of the narrator make him an effective villain amontillado?
The narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado" is effective as a villain due to his manipulation and deceitful nature. He lures Fortunato into the catacombs with false promises of rare wine, taking advantage of his weakness for alcohol. The narrator's calculated planning and lack of remorse for his actions further solidify his villainous persona.
