Examples Of Hyperbole In The Cask Of Amontillado
“The Cask of Amontillado”
1. Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration to make a point. Look at the first paragraph. What phrase used by the narrator is an example of hyperbole? Write down the full sentence that includes the hyperbolic element. Does this line make you more sympathetic or less toward the narrator/murderer? Why?
The phrases used by the narrator to demonstrate hyperbole is “THE thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge.” This line makes me feel less sympathetic toward the narrator/murderer. I feel less sympathetic for him since why does he even wants to seek revenge over an insult. Although the narrator states he was been insulted by Fortunato numerous time as he exaggerates …show more content…
However in case of the he claims that the dampness makes him feel sick, there is the possibility that the idea of having to kill someone has contributed to his ill feelings. Afterall, there maybe many outcomes that can be a factor which would cause Montresor to feel sick.
13. Is Montresor a reliable or unreliable narrator? Explain your answer.
I think Montresor is an unreliable narrator as he is clearly mentally unstable who ends up murdering his friend over an insult. On the point that he has killed his friend, for that reason I wouldn't have confidence in him as he is not trustworthy. Furthermore, there is no evidence that indicates that Fortunato had insulted or do anything of great harm to Montresor. Therefore, Montresor, is a perfect example of an unreliable narrator whose actions reflects the way that his madness or character influences what he tells us.
14. Poe is a master at creating an eerie, suspenseful mood in his stories. Dig back into the text of this story and write down two lines that help establish this mood. Yes, I want you to write down the full line.
“The drops of moisture trickle among the bones.” (pg.
1. Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration to make a point. Look at the first paragraph. What phrase used by the narrator is an example of hyperbole? Write down the full sentence that includes the hyperbolic element. Does this line make you more sympathetic or less toward the narrator/murderer? Why?
The phrases used by the narrator to demonstrate hyperbole is “THE thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge.” This line makes me feel less sympathetic toward the narrator/murderer. I feel less sympathetic for him since why does he even wants to seek revenge over an insult. Although the narrator states he was been insulted by Fortunato numerous time as he exaggerates …show more content…
However in case of the he claims that the dampness makes him feel sick, there is the possibility that the idea of having to kill someone has contributed to his ill feelings. Afterall, there maybe many outcomes that can be a factor which would cause Montresor to feel sick.
13. Is Montresor a reliable or unreliable narrator? Explain your answer.
I think Montresor is an unreliable narrator as he is clearly mentally unstable who ends up murdering his friend over an insult. On the point that he has killed his friend, for that reason I wouldn't have confidence in him as he is not trustworthy. Furthermore, there is no evidence that indicates that Fortunato had insulted or do anything of great harm to Montresor. Therefore, Montresor, is a perfect example of an unreliable narrator whose actions reflects the way that his madness or character influences what he tells us.
14. Poe is a master at creating an eerie, suspenseful mood in his stories. Dig back into the text of this story and write down two lines that help establish this mood. Yes, I want you to write down the full line.
“The drops of moisture trickle among the bones.” (pg.