The Cask Of The Amontillado Setting Analysis

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In the story “The Cask of the Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe, the author beautifully sets the mood for a setting with his vivid details and exemplary diction whilst describing. The first location is described as “about dusk, one evening during… the carnival season”, with just these few simple words a picture has been painted for the reader of a joyous time, full of celebrations and happiness (Poe, 88). Montresor, the narrator, talks to his friend Fortunato, and tells him of a wine he’d like him to verify of its integrity. The two proceed to Montresor’s house, into his cellar. When Poe describes this location it’s an exceptional example of his imagery. The two gentlemen “came at length to the foot of the descent and stood together on the