Questions For The Cask Of Amontillado

1. There are no specific hints provided by the story that represents the “thousand injuries” inflicted on Montresor by Fortunato. However, Fortunato has insulted Montresor and it is an injury to his soul. Yes, they serve to establish a specific motive for Montresor’s revenge. The insult by Fortunato had affected Montresor to a great extent and Montresor is a kind of person who would not let such things go easily.
2. The general setting of the story is highly appropriate because it creates a pathway to unfold the events in an order. For instance, the carnival allowed the Fortunato’s home to be vacate. In addition, everyone was in a mask that allowed Montresor to conceal his identity in public. The festive atmosphere motivated Fortunato to go along with Montesor to sample the wine. The catacombs seemed a perfect place for revengeful death. As Fortunato was going through the catacomb, it gave an assurance to Montresor that he is
Montresor is witty and intelligent. He lures Fortunato into his trap and takes his revenge by burying him alive. Fortunato is rich and respected. He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine. Fortunato wears motley, a multicolored attire of the court jester or fool, and conical cap and bells for the carnival event. Later he puts on a mask of black silk and a roquelaire, which is a knee length cloak. It represents the culture of that time and richness of his wealth. Montresor wears a mask, which also represent his two faces. One of the faces is simple ordinary businessperson and the other is yearning for revenge and can deceive and go to any extent to take his revenge. The motto is “no one attacks me with impunity.” This motto represents that every action will have its own consequences. There is no forgiveness. The coat of arms represents that Montresors were a great family whose achievements are remarkable. The flagon of De Grave is a wine, but it represents the grave to which Fortunato will be going soon after drinking this