Cask Of Amontillado Symbolism

The Cask of Amontillado is a story written by Edgar Allen Poe, one of the most famous gothic poet and story writer born in Boston on January 19, 1809. The story features the antagonist Montessor, plotting revenge on his enemy Fortunato for disrespecting him. He encounters Fortunato at a seasonal evening carnival, “It was about dusk one evening, during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my “friend” (84). Fortunato was drunk and vulnerable, “Fortunato, who had seemed to have “been drinking much” (84).” Montessor sees this as his chance to take revenge on Fortunato, he promptly makes his move by complementing Fortunato saying “How remarkably well you are looking today” (84).” Fortunato liked what he said and he was