Fortunato's Downfall In The Cask Of Amontillado
Regina Short
Mrs. Gaul
English, Per 7
13 February 2013
“The cask of Amontillado” Essay Fortunato was a very flawed character, which showed through and through. He made many attempts to lead him to his own success that led him to failure. Fortunato’s demise involved two people, himself and an old enemy he was unaware of, Montresor. Although, this was not all his fault, part of this was self-induced. Fortunato was a man of pride, gluttony, arrogance and greed. Montresor, on the other hand, is a man of tactfulness, intelligence, manipulative traits and no remorse. These were two key points that directed Fortunato to his current state. Three traits that led Fortunato to his demise and made him an easy target were his gluttony, trust or naivety, and his pride. One trait that led to Fortunato’s downfall was his pride. When Fortunato was asked to test wine, instead of his opponent, he said, “Let us go nevertheless. The cold is merely nothing. Amontillado! You have not been imposed upon. And as for Luchesi, he cannot distinguish Sherry from Amontillado.” Fortunato has a lot of pride because he would give up being at a carnival to test wine, in the cold, over his …show more content…
He was so gluttonous. For example an already tipsy Fortunato says, “It is nothing, let us go on. But first, another draught of the Medoc.” Fortunato let his greed for wine consume him. He was already incoherent when they were walking the catacombs and he just couldn’t pass up any offered or unoffered alcohol. This was definitely one of the main reasons for his demise. Another example is when he is buried and shouts, “The Amontillado”. As he was buried he still groveled for the Amontillado, he was an alcoholic. If he weren’t so greedy and could drink in moderation, he would have had enough in him to pass up Montresor’s offer and go home safely. Fortunato’s greed for wine and higher position were the main causes of his
Mrs. Gaul
English, Per 7
13 February 2013
“The cask of Amontillado” Essay Fortunato was a very flawed character, which showed through and through. He made many attempts to lead him to his own success that led him to failure. Fortunato’s demise involved two people, himself and an old enemy he was unaware of, Montresor. Although, this was not all his fault, part of this was self-induced. Fortunato was a man of pride, gluttony, arrogance and greed. Montresor, on the other hand, is a man of tactfulness, intelligence, manipulative traits and no remorse. These were two key points that directed Fortunato to his current state. Three traits that led Fortunato to his demise and made him an easy target were his gluttony, trust or naivety, and his pride. One trait that led to Fortunato’s downfall was his pride. When Fortunato was asked to test wine, instead of his opponent, he said, “Let us go nevertheless. The cold is merely nothing. Amontillado! You have not been imposed upon. And as for Luchesi, he cannot distinguish Sherry from Amontillado.” Fortunato has a lot of pride because he would give up being at a carnival to test wine, in the cold, over his …show more content…
He was so gluttonous. For example an already tipsy Fortunato says, “It is nothing, let us go on. But first, another draught of the Medoc.” Fortunato let his greed for wine consume him. He was already incoherent when they were walking the catacombs and he just couldn’t pass up any offered or unoffered alcohol. This was definitely one of the main reasons for his demise. Another example is when he is buried and shouts, “The Amontillado”. As he was buried he still groveled for the Amontillado, he was an alcoholic. If he weren’t so greedy and could drink in moderation, he would have had enough in him to pass up Montresor’s offer and go home safely. Fortunato’s greed for wine and higher position were the main causes of his