14 Questions
Emily Hotz
Class 2
11/18/11
The Cask of Amontillado
1. What is the meaning of the phrase “A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser”?
I think that that phrase means that if someone does something wrong then there are going to be consequences for that person. In similar terms, you need to use revenge to turn someones wrong into a right by giving them their own medicine and making it worse than what they did.
2.Why did Montresor seek revenge on Fortunato?
Montresor seeked revenge on Fortunato because Fortunato had always hurt Montresor and his feelings. This time Fortunato had gone too far with being rude and horriable to
Montresor so he felt that he had to get revenge on Fortunato. He decided to get him back and worse.
3. How did Montresor know that the house would be empty?
Montresor knew the house would be empty because it was carnival season and everyone would be out enjoying themselves. It was a holiday so he told them they can all go out and celebrate that night Montresor took Fortunato to his house.
4. Where had the stone and mortar, used by Montresor to wall up the entrance to the niche, been hidden?
Montresor had hid the stone and mortar under a pile of bones in the corner so
Fortunato wouldn’t see it.
5. In your own words, describe the catacombs that Fortunato is led through.
I think the catacombs probably smell bad, are long and musty. I see them being wet and dusty with lots of dirt. They are probably very dark and old with not much light. I believe that it is like a cave that Fortunato is led though with dead bodies along the cave walls.
6. Where and when is the story set? Give reasons for your answer.
I believe that the story takes place in Italy during carnival season. I think this because throughout the whole story Fortunato is dressed a a jester. This is what people would wear during carnival season and the carnival takes place in Italy.
7. Why does Montresor make sure Fortunato has
Class 2
11/18/11
The Cask of Amontillado
1. What is the meaning of the phrase “A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser”?
I think that that phrase means that if someone does something wrong then there are going to be consequences for that person. In similar terms, you need to use revenge to turn someones wrong into a right by giving them their own medicine and making it worse than what they did.
2.Why did Montresor seek revenge on Fortunato?
Montresor seeked revenge on Fortunato because Fortunato had always hurt Montresor and his feelings. This time Fortunato had gone too far with being rude and horriable to
Montresor so he felt that he had to get revenge on Fortunato. He decided to get him back and worse.
3. How did Montresor know that the house would be empty?
Montresor knew the house would be empty because it was carnival season and everyone would be out enjoying themselves. It was a holiday so he told them they can all go out and celebrate that night Montresor took Fortunato to his house.
4. Where had the stone and mortar, used by Montresor to wall up the entrance to the niche, been hidden?
Montresor had hid the stone and mortar under a pile of bones in the corner so
Fortunato wouldn’t see it.
5. In your own words, describe the catacombs that Fortunato is led through.
I think the catacombs probably smell bad, are long and musty. I see them being wet and dusty with lots of dirt. They are probably very dark and old with not much light. I believe that it is like a cave that Fortunato is led though with dead bodies along the cave walls.
6. Where and when is the story set? Give reasons for your answer.
I believe that the story takes place in Italy during carnival season. I think this because throughout the whole story Fortunato is dressed a a jester. This is what people would wear during carnival season and the carnival takes place in Italy.
7. Why does Montresor make sure Fortunato has