The Cask of Amontillado

The theme of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe revolves around revenge, deception, and the consequences of obsession. The story explores the dark nature of human behavior and the lengths to which one may go to seek retribution.

I admire the suspense and tension created by the theme of revenge, the eerie atmosphere of the catacombs, and the dark humor in Montresor's deception of Fortunato.

Yes, there is an oxymoron in "The Cask of Amontillado" when Montresor describes Fortunato as "my friend." This is an oxymoron because Montresor's actions and intentions towards Fortunato are malicious and vengeful, not those of a true friend.

Fortunato is a flat character in "The Cask of Amontillado." He is portrayed as arrogant, boastful, and characterized by specific traits or behaviors that do not change or develop throughout the story.

The events are happening during a carnival that's supposed to be fun and happy. Montresor tricks Fortunato into going to this catacomb cellar like place and that's where Fortunato is killed. But, before they get to the catacomb part of the basement its like some sort of wine cellar...I think.

Seeking revenge through violence is never justified. Killing Fortunato would have been a cruel and inhumane act, perpetuating a cycle of violence and harm. Montresor's actions should have focused on seeking forgiveness and reconciliation instead.

Montresor solves his first problem, Fortunato's pride, by appealing to his ego and luring him into the catacombs with the promise of tasting Amontillado. To solve his second problem, the possibility of being caught, Montresor makes sure to outwit Fortunato by leaving no evidence and creating a foolproof plan for his revenge.

They don't have a conversation about "brotherhood" per se. The conversation is about the brotherhood of the Freemasons. Fortunato makes some strange gestures that perplex Montresor. Fortunato states that is because Montresor is not of the Brotherhood of masons, meaning the Brotherhood of the secret group the Freemasons. Montresor says that he is and Fortunatos says it is impossible and asks for the sign. Here Montresor produces a trowel to prove he is a mason. This gets a laugh out of Fortunato, because it is a play on the word 'mason'. Fortunato means it in the Freemason sense, while Montresor means it in the bricklayer sense. A very nice pun. A very ironic pun considering that Montresor is about to use the trowel as a mason would to build a brick wall to seal Fortunato in the cellar till his death.

There are seven tiers in the wall in "The Cask of Amontillado." These tiers represent the seven deadly sins of pride, a fitting detail given the story's themes of deception and revenge.

Montresor led Fortunato deeper into the underground vaults and suggested that they go back more than once. This is because of Fortunato's well-being and he also wanted to prevent any suspicions on his motives.

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.

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.

Montessori does not hate Fortunato. Their relationship in Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado" is one of betrayal and revenge, as Montessori seeks to punish Fortunato for his past offenses.

Fortunato's motivation in the story "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is primarily his pride and arrogance. He is eager to prove his wine connoisseurship to Montresor and falls victim to his own hubris, leading to his downfall. Additionally, his desire for status and social standing plays a role in his ultimate demise.

He got Fortunto drunk so he was impared from thinking straight

In 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe, the third stanza reads: "He had a weak point—this Fortunato—although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine."

Montresor plans on

1. punishing Fortunato with impunity

2. in a way that retribution will not be revisited upon himself and

3. in a way that Fortunato will know the Montresor is getting his revenge on him

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado", Montresor refers to "nitre". Nitre is mineraled potassium nitrate that grows in damp places. As Monstresor leads Fortunato down to the wall vault where he will meet his fate, the walls are covered with nitre.

Fortunato is deceived into entering a small room in the catacomb-like cellar in Montresor's house, where he is chained to a wall and sealed in when Montresor builds a brick wall across the entrance to the room. According to Montresor, Fortunato has rested in peace there for the past 50 years.

The narrator of 'The Cask of Amontillado,' Montresor, sought revenge against Fortunato and carefully planned a calculating murder to achieve his goal. He lured Fortunato into the catacombs under the guise of tasting a rare wine, only to chain him to a wall and leave him to die behind a brick wall. Montresor's meticulous planning and manipulation demonstrate his desire for a perfectly executed crime.

Montresor feels sick at the end due to the guilt and remorse he experiences after he walls up Fortunato in the catacombs to die. This overwhelming guilt weighs heavy on him, causing physical and emotional distress.

In "The Cask of Amontillado," the story is narrated from a third-person limited point of view, focusing on the thoughts and feelings of the character Montresor. This allows readers insight into Montresor's motivations and emotions but limits information about other characters to what Montresor perceives. By presenting the story in this way, Poe creates a sense of mystery and suspense as the reader learns about events through Montresor's perspective.

Fortunato treats Montresor with arrogance and condescension in the catacombs, showing no remorse for any wrongdoing that may have caused Montresor's wrath. He continues to insult Montresor and boasts about his knowledge of wine, unaware of Montresor's true plan for revenge.

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.