Irony In Cask Of Amontillado By Edgar Allen Poe

Edgar Allen Poe’s use of irony in “Cask of Amontillado” brings out Montresor’s snake-like personality. Fortunato previously insulted Montresor, which leads him to find revenge. When Montresor is out for his revenge, he blinds Fortunato of his fate by using phrases such as “your health is precious” (235). It is noted that Montresor does not really care for Fortunato's health, but really wishes his life would ended. He is analogous to a snake in the fact that he only cares for his needs and not the “prey”. Montresor was willing to kill for his personal desires instead of thinking about Fortunato as a person. Not only did Montresor toast to Fortunato’s health but he even says “and I to your long life” (235). While Fortunato does not see the deception