Abstract This paper examines "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe and provides a synopsis of the short story. It describes Poe’s use of the first person voice to create intimacy. The paper illustrates the dark quality of the story‚ and the main character’s desire for brutal revenge. From the Paper "In "The Cask of Amontillado‚" Edgar Allan Poe uses vivid dialogue to give his characters life. He begins his tale by speaking directly to the reader. He pulls the reader in by saying that
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Although “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe contains only two characters‚ the personalities of these individuals are extremely intriguing. Montresor‚ the more interesting of the two characters‚ displays qualities that would easily justify labeling the man a psychopath. According to an author for the New York Times‚ Montresor could quite possibly be the most insane character Poe has ever created‚ stating: “In his tales of Gothic horror‚ Edgar Allan Poe gave the world a fine collection of
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A Fortunate Revenge In “The Cask of Amontillado‚” Edgar Allan Poe creates a macabre mood by juxtaposing the light-hearted festival to the somber catacombs combined with irony. In doing so‚ he suggests that when people succumb to hatred and thoughts of revenge‚ their anger often drives them to madness. Poe describes the dismal setting of the catacombs as dark and cold compared to the warmth of the carnival season. By establishing complete opposite environments‚ Poe creates an uneasy atmosphere
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Edgar Allen Poe: The Tell – Tale Heart and The Cask of Amontillado “The Tell Tale Heart” and “The Cask of Amontillado” Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart” deals with a man’s mental deterioration and decent into madness. The story focuses on the narrator and his obsessions. The story is told from the first person point of view. So the reader knows what the narrator thinks and sees. The narrator reveals his insanity through his obsessions. The narrator’s obsessions include obsessions with
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“The Cask of Amontillado” and “Annabel Lee” were written by Edgar Allan Poe. “Annabel Lee” is a poem about love that turned into an obsession. The speaker was never able to get over Annabel Lee and continued to sleep in her grave. On the other hand‚ “The Cask of Amontillado” is a short story about revenge and how it’s pursued. Montresor takes vengeance to the extremes when he basically kills his offender by locking in a niche in his catacombs.Edgar Allan Poe uses imagery and amorous word choice to
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In Edgar Allen Poe’s‚ “The Cask of Amontillado‚” Montresor‚ a man who immolates Fortunato due to the fact that Fortunato had thrown insult upon insult after him‚ deserves to be punished in a way that he will learn from. Assassinating Montresor will not instruct him on why what he did was wrong. If Montresor were to be executed what would come out of it? Would anyone receive joy from the fact that he is six feet under? No‚ Montresor’s death would only cause more pain and grievance. Although capital
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indeed celebrate with my trusted friend Montresor‚ who had accompanied me during the carnival season. Dusk lay across the land‚ and while the people cheered and laughed‚ I was mesmerized my what my friend had to tell me. “A pipe” I stumbled a bit by the news‚ unsure if I’d even heard it right. “Impossible! And in the middle of the carnival!" He looked at me but I scarce recognized the details of his face‚ for wine and intoxication has taken hold. “Amontillado” I repeated. “I have my doubts‚ and I
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Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado”. Montresor has been insulted my Fortunato. Montresor tricks Fortunato into following him into the catacombs. Once they are down there montresor chains Fortunato to a wall of granite and buries him alive. Montresor accomplishes murder because he is a good planner‚ heartless‚ and a good talker. Due to the fact that Montresor is a good planner he is able to make all the preparations needed so he can murder Fortunato. Before planning to kill Fortunato‚ Montresor makes sure
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Well‚ guess only idiots say that. With a truly delightful laughter. Tomosato: Alright. I am a I followed an idiot this far. I can let him get away. I’d embark on an escape route if ya could think of one‚ but guess ya’re not that good. As he says this and brusquely turns his back to Sakuya‚ he departs with a brisk pace‚ perhaps implying‚ "come with me‚" but he hastens toward the fishfolk group restraining Rui. "I’m taking you to a nice place‚" his invitation might lead to a deceitful gambling
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Montresor was a very evil character that was full of many other characteristics. In the story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe I found three specific characteristics for Montresor that completely caught my eye‚ was his determination to get revenge‚ his cleverness in doing so‚ and last he was completely heartless. Each of these completely describe Montresor to a core. Montresor was completely determined to get revenge on Fortunato. Montresor went down into the catacombs and placed everything
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