In “The Masque of the Red Death,” there are few examples of names that are given to suit the character or object. For example, although Prince Prospero (meaning prosperous) is a wealthy man, his fortunes do not perceive him well seeing that they didn’t last long. “There was a sharp cry- and the dagger dropped gleaming upon the sable carpet, upon which, instantly afterward, fell prostate in death the Prince Prospero”(79). Here the Prince is dying early on in his life, wiping his fortunes away. Even though he is trying to isolate hims

In the “Cask of Amontillado,” both Fortunato and Montresor have names that “somewhat” describe their characters. Fortunato’s name signifies the word “fortunate” but his character utterly contradicts this concept. “I thrust a torch through the remaining opportune and let it fall within” (14). Montresor explicitly describes his actions upon the completion of building his “death trap.” With this character, the theory of the “fortunate” receiving well-suited consequences is fully disregarded. On the other hand, Montresor’s (meaning “monster”) name is completely compatible with his character. Montresor shows his vicious methods by committing this act. “-holding the flambeaux over the mason- Work (wall), threw a few feeble rays upon the figure within” (13). Listening to the shrill screams of a drunken man deceived by his “friend” and the “snap, crackle, and pop” of burning flesh and miscommunication does not faze Montresor’s “plan” of destruction. In this tale, Poe associates an unc

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