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Cask Of Amontillado Mood Analysis
In the film Cask of Amontillado, it reveals many details about the story’s mood. First, the music in the Cask of Amontillado is very eerie and creepy. The music has a low sound and gets louder when something big happens in the story. This helps set the tone for the rest of the film and leads you to believe that something bad will happen. Next, the dialogue in the story makes you feel scared. There are many dark jokes that only the audience gets that leaves a heavy feeling while you watch the film. Lastly, the setting reveals details about the mood of the story. The setting is in a cellar like room/corridor. It is very cold and damp. It is also very dark and they need torches to walk in the room. The setting alone can send shivers up your spine.

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