Montressor then begins to build a wall, which seals off Fortunato and leaves him for dead. Fortunato screamed and tried to struggle his way out of
He has plotted a revenge for him so that Fortunato could get what he deserved. Montresor planned for Fortunato to get drunk and then lure him to his home where he will kill him . After Fortunato is led back to Montresor’s house be deceiving him and took him to the catacombs of the Mansion where the supposed Amontillado wine is. Montresor was planning to trap Fortunato in the catacombs to kill him, this is an extremely horrible death. Dying of starvation or thirst would be a painful way to go especially in a dark catacomb surrounded by skeletons and the smell of rot and dampness.
Montresor’s plan to kill Fortunato is even more horrific when he leads Fortunato to
As Montresor was building the wall, Fortunato was laughing because he thought it was a joke, although it really wasn 't. At the time Montresor didn’t care that he killed Fortunato
In “The Cask of Amontillado”, Edgar Allan Poe displays the theme of revenge and manipulation. The narrator Montresor pledges revenge on Fortunato for an insult that is never explained. He maintains an appearance of goodwill towards Fortunato and decides to make use of Fortunato's weakness for fine wines against him. During the carnival season, the narrator approaches Fortunato, telling him that he has come across something that could pass for Amontillado a rare and expensive wine. Fortunato being excited about the news insists on accompanying Montresor to the vaults to determine whether it is Amontillado or not.
there was one very big trick that basically set up the rest of the story. This trick was when Contractor tricked Fortunato into going down to the catacombs. Fortunato is easily deceived because when put in a position that threatens his ego he breaks and is deceived to think that he is going down to the catacombs to get the Amontillado but instead is going down there to be killed. On page 47 Fortunato is getting tricked to go to the catacombs. One thing Montresor says he has that he has the Amontillado, but during the season of the festival, Amontillado is too expensive and way to hard to get by everyone.
The heavy gloom and the creeping wetness create a sense of impending doom as Montresor guides Fortunato deeper into the maze-like hallways, hinting at Fortunato's terrible conclusion. In addition, the Amontillado cask that serves as the title has both literal and figurative meaning. On the surface, it appears to be a valuable item that Fortunato desired, which ultimately led to his downfall. On a deeper level, though, the cask represents the addictive draw of vengeance and the extent people go to in order to quench their need for it. Further information about the symbolism of "The Cask of Amontillado" can be found in secondary sources.
Specifically, in paragraph 89, Montresor explains that he doesn’t feel very well, not from committing a murder but from the dampness of the catacombs, so he finished the job quickly, but to murder someone with no regret or sorrow can be seen as someone mentally unstable. Equally important is how Montresor is being directly addressed for his intelligence and cleverness because he has thoughtfully made plans to successfully seek revenge. Particularly in paragraph 24, where Montresor explained that he made sure ahead of time that the attendants were kept away from the house to keep him from getting caught, so Montresor had a plan to make sure he didn’t get caught in the act, exposing his cleverness. However, during a conversation between Montresor and Fortunato’s, Montresor's family motto was brought up after Montresor explained his family as wealthy. “Nemo me impune lacessit” is what the motto is, and it means “no one wounds me with impurity," so all the Montresor’s will make sure they aren’t disrespected.
Everybody will eventually want revenge on an old friend or just someone they know. Montressor, similar to many people in the world, wants revenge on one of his old friends, Fortunato. The story opens with, “The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge” (Poe 212). In this statement, Montressor tells the reader what the cause of his revenge against Fortunato is. “The Cask of Amontillado”, written by Edgar Allen Poe, tells the story of how Montressor brings Fortunato into the catacombs to bury him alive.
The quote shows the author's details create a shocking mood in the readers because he describes a detailed image the helps the reader envision what is going on. This action takes the audience by surprise because they know Montresor is getting revenge, but they aren’t told what it will be so they are as clueless as Fortunato. Montresor threw a torch in the niche where he tied Fortunato up and he finished closing up the wall, killing a man who considered him a friend. “I thrust a torch to the remaining aperture and let it fall within… I force the last stone into position; I plastered it up.” (pg7)
Edgar Allan Poe is most famous for the gothic themes he presents in his writings, this was no exception for Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado”. Several important ideas are brought up about the story’s central theme of revenge. These ideas can be broken down into 3 parts: the incentive, the extent, and the reaction of the person partaking in revenge. It is essential to consider these ideas while reading Poe’s story, in order to comprehend his views on revenge. It also provides the reader the ability to question their own views on revenge as well as compare it with Poe’s.
Amontillado is a kind of sherry. Montresor lured Fortunato to the vaults and made revenge with an exceptionally hideous way. In this story, Poe describes the mental state of Montresor and his character almost like a devil because of his cruelty during revenge. Montresor accomplishes the revenge because he has a strong violent vengefulness to Fortunato, is a very careful and intelligent person, and feels pleasure to kill people. Montresor has a strong violent vengefulness.
"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is a gripping and macabre short story that explores the themes of revenge, deception, the destructive nature of pride, and their relevance to us in the present day. While the story was written in the 19th century, its themes continue to resonate with contemporary audiences, highlighting the timeless nature of human emotions and their consequences. One theme that remains particularly relevant today is the theme of revenge. Montresor's relentless pursuit of vengeance against Fortunato raises questions about the limits of revenge and the morality of taking justice into one's own hands. As Montresor states, "The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge" (Poe, 1846).
Montresor replies yes, and shows him a trowel as a sign. In fact, Montresor is a mason, “With these materials and with the aid of my trowel, I began vigorously to wall up the entrance of the niche.” He uses his trowel to build a wall that will bury Fortunato forever. These results are different from what the readers expected which is called situational irony. Montresor is clever with his plan of revenge.
Foreshadowing in Beowulf In the poem Beowulf, foreshadowing plays a great role in the plot of the epic poem. In the beginning of the play the narrator introduces Shield Sheafson who founded the Danes and rose to great power. The funeral of Sheafson foreshadows the death of Beowulf and his funeral processions.
