Essay On The Cask Of Amontillado

August DeFore
Professor Morrison
English 102
20 February 2022
Literature Review of Poe’s Work, “The Cask of Amontillado”
What makes Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado'' an astonishing piece of literature? The story of Montresor, the protagonist, and his revenge leaves the audience questioning if such actions taken were necessary in order to achieve closure. “The Cask of Amontillado'' is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe that was first published in 1846. This suspenseful tale of betrayal and revenge takes place in Italy in the 18th century. The story is narrated by Montresor, who is seeking revenge against Fortunato, a wine taster and antagonist of the story, who has apparently insulted Montresor pushing him over the edge of morality.

Poe is known for his dark and eerie stories, as well as his incredible use of literary rhetorical devices. In "The Cask of Amontillado," Edgar Allan Poe develops Montresor as an incredibly ominous and dark villain

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