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Why does Montresor want revenge against Fortunato?
Because Fortunato has insulted him..
What role does deceit play in Montresor‘s revenge?
a means to fulfill his goal and make Fortunato suffer
How does Montresor give the impression he is logical?
cold, merciless, brutal, conniving, and vengeful.
How are Fortunato and Montresor similar?
Both of them live in Italy and have a good knowledge about wine, and therefore are passionate wine collectors and of course also wine drinkers, but of course no alcoholics.
Explain what might be considered ironic in the fourth and fifth paragraphs.
Fortunato replies, “I shall not die of a cough.” Montresor knowingly replies, “True – true.”
How is Montresor insincere in his interactions with Fortunato?
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By continually flattering him feigning concern for his health and offering
What effect does the mention of Luchesi‖ have on Fortunato?
To symbolize Fortunato ‘s weakness and arrogance.
9 .How do you know Montresor leaves nothing to chance in his plot to lure Fortunato to his death? Cooks up a revenge plot. To lure Fortunato back to his home and catacombs where he claims to be storing a unique and rare wine, an amontillado.
As they descend into the catacombs, how does Montresor further provoke Fortunato? Saying they are going to drink some amontillado.
11.When Montresor says, for the last time, ―Once more let me implore you to
return. No?, do you think that Fortunato understands his fate? Why?
no ! Giving them explicit orders not to leave
How does Poe build suspense in the story?
Let the readers know that mostresor was out for revenge in the first line of the story.
What is the significance of the allusion to Masons (Freemasons)?illustrates fortunate ‘s sense? Used to stress that one is telling the truth and will do what he or she