Caks of Amontillado

“The Cask of Amontillado is a powerful story of revenge. Montresor, the sinister narrator of this story vows revenge against Fortunato in an effort to support his time honored family motto: “Nemo me impune lacessit (Poe, 1846 pg.198)” meaning “No one insults me with impunity (The Cask of Amontillado pg. 198)”. While reading the story the reader quickly becomes aware of the fact that Montresor is not a reliable narrator, and that he has a tendency to hold grudges, and manipulate those around him. Poe writes this story creating suspense for the reader and achieves this through characterization and building of the perfect setting throughout the story. “The Cask of Amontillado” is a case of premeditated murder. Montresor carefully plots out his plan to seek his revenge against Fortunato by manipulating him and leading him down to the catacombs of his palazzo where he will then end Fortunato’s life.

Poe writes the story from the perspective of Montresor. Telling the story from Montresor’s point of view intensifies the effect of shock and horror for the reader. The first paragraph of the story sets the theme of revenge. “The thousa

At the end of the story Montresor has reached his revenge against unsuspecting Fortunato, as he one by one lays each tier around Fortunato. “I laid the second tier, and the third, and the fourth; and then I heard the furious vibrations of the chain (Poe, 1846 pg. 200).”

“The Cask of Amontillado” is a story of revenge told from Montresor’s point of view. Poe was able to create suspense in the story as it forces the reader into the inner workings of a murder’s mind.

“I continued, as was my wont, to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation (Poe, 1846 pg. 196).” Here, suspense is created through Montresor’s and thoughts and actions. The reader is now aware of Montresor’s determination to seek revenge and kill Fortunato, however does not have an idea as to when or how the murder will take place. Throughout the story the reader builds anticipation as Montresor takes Fortunato deeper and deeper into the dark catacombs.

Fortunato has a weakness, which Montresor feels could be advantageous in implementing his plan to kill him. Fortunato prides himself upon being a connoisseur of fine wines. Montresor uses this to lure

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