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    Chapter 2‚ Narration and Point of View • “Cask of Amontillado” 1) What can the reader infer about Montresor’s social position and character from hints in the text? What evidence does the text provide that Montresor is an unreliable narrator? Montresor indulges in large quantities of Italian Vintages‚ resides with attendants in large suites with archways which lead into vaults which are extensive. The Montresor’s have their own family arms and motto. These are all indications that Montresor

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    Sean Irvin English 102-1AC College Composition II Prof. Ronald Strothers May 14‚ 2001 Essay 1 I think that "The Cask Of Amontillado" is believable because it seems like Montresor is fed up with Fortunato. Poe also leads us to believe that Fortunato is foolish enough to follow Montresor into the dark catacombs to get to the amontillado that he is an expert on. The story is a dark tale of a presumably insane man who suffers from‚ according to him‚ "the thousand injuries of Fortunato I

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    Irony Analysis of “The Cask of Amontillado” In “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe‚ the main character named Montresor is set out for revenge. Montresor’s only concern is to get revenge on the man who has wronged him named Fortuanto. Montresor never states why Fortunato deserves to be punished. The only statement Montresor makes is that Fortunato “causes him a thousand injuries” until “venturing upon insult.” (Poe‚ Online) Montresor plans to take out his revenge by burying Fortunato alive

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    Theme Analysis of "The Cask of Amontillado" In "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allen Poe‚ the dark side of human nature is exemplified through the character of Montresor and his victim‚ Fortunato. Montresor is a manipulative and vengeful person. These characteristics lead to the death of Fortunato‚ a man who has wronged him. Through the acts‚ words‚ and the thoughts of Montressor‚ one is able to see him carry out his plan for revenge. The story takes place in Italy at a carnival where Montresor

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    The Cask of Amontillado By: Edgar Allan Poe 1)How cohesive and organized is his writing? Edgar Allan Poe writes with a unique grotesque inventive style. Poe also includes a superb plot construction which hooks the reader at the very start because he sets up a situation which the fills the reader with anticipation to see what develops. In the first line of the story The Cask Of Amontillado(1846)‚ he says‚ "...but when he ventured

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    Stephen Ryan The Cask of Amontillado In "The Cask of Amontillado" Edgar Allan Poe takes us on a trip into the mind of a mad man. The story relates a horrible revenge made even more horrible by the fact that the vengeance is being taken when no real offense had been given. This concept sets the mood for true evil. The plot of the story is simple. Montresor takes revenge on his friend Fortunato by luring him into the wine cellar under the family estate. There he leads Fortunato into the depths

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    story‚ "The Cask of Amontillado"‚ the narrator‚ Montresor‚ tricks a man named Fortunato to his death. He claims that Fortunato had wronged him several times in the past but does not say exactly how or why‚ just that he seeks revenge. Being the narrator‚ Montersor admits to pretending to befriend Fortunato even though he resents him. Using his love of wine against him‚ Montresor tricks an intoxicated Fortunato into following him down into his personal vaults to taste a wine named Amontillado. He then

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    Edgar Allan Poe‚ author of “The Cask of Amontillado”‚ and many other tales of mystery‚ terror‚ imagination‚ and suspense. Many of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories and poems were written in the 19th century‚ and this specific one‚ “The Cask of Amontillado”‚ was published in November 1846. Poe’s work was inspired by the events that happened around him. His mother died‚ and his father deserted him at the age of two. And his whole life‚ he lived in poverty-stricken conditions‚ and had drinking and gambling

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    “The Cask of Amontillado” - Research Topic Proposal I have selected Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” story for my upcoming term paper. I have selected this work because‚ in it‚ the self-interests of both Montressor and Fortunato combine to create a gripping narrative. This is because‚ at the outset‚ Montressor is motivated by the desire to exact revenge against Fortunato for some unidentified transgression. Owing to this individual aspiration‚ Montressor creates an alluring story about

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    Annotated Bibliography: The Motive for Murder in ’The Cask of Amontillado ’ Baraban‚ Elena V. "The Motive for Murder in ’The Cask of Amontillado ’." Rocky Mountain Review 58.2 (Fall 2004): 47-62. Rpt. in Short Story Criticism. Vol. 111. Detroit: Gale‚ 2008. Literature Resources from Gale. Web. 14 May 2011. Elena Baraban begins her critical essay with the bold statement of how "Edgar Allan Poe ’s "The Cask of Amontillado" has never failed to puzzle its readers" . She then continues with a brief

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