In the Cask of Amontillado, Edgar Allen Poe uses different types of literary elements to convey the theme. The use symbolism is used in a way where the author is able to convey the theme, which in this case is, revenge can make people do things that they didn’t know they were capable of doing. In the short story, symbolism is used to the convey the theme of revenge. The protagonist of the story, Montresor, feels as if Fortunato has insulted him, but in the short story it never states what Fortunato
In stories, there are many times when the villain takes control over something or someone with nothing but brute strength. However, in Edgar Allen Poe’s story, The Cask of Amontillado, that is not quite the case. Montresor, who becomes the villain in the story, devises a master plan to kill his insulting enemy, Fortunato. Throughout the story, he uses many different techniques to outsmart Fortunato until he finally buries him alive in the catacombs. Because of his great planning and sly execution
“Cask of Amontillado” is a story of revenge. The author is Edgar Allen Poe, and published November 1846. It is set in Venice Italy and is about the revenge of a Montresor on Fortunato. Montresor had taken all of the insults from Fortunato that he could. He had to get revenge and he planned on it. Montresor was smart enough to take advantage of Fortunato’s flaws. He also acted like he cared about Fortunato’s health. The other thing he did was that he took revenge out of anger so every step was planned
revenge." (Poe 179). This opening line also opens us up to the narrator's purpose in the story. It also points out that the only reason the narrator wants revenge is due to insult and not injuries leading us to believe that the narrator cared more for his pride than any injury he has endured. Revenge is something that can be moments after you decide you want revenge to planning it for months in advance, it can range from just being annoying to being violent. In “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen
“The Cask of Amontillado” is arguably one of Edgar Allen Poe’s greatest works when it comes to a psychological thriller. Throughout the entirety of the story we see what is happening through the eyes of the wicked killer, Montresor, as he lures his clueless victim, Fortunato, to what would become his grave. Never is it explicitly stated why Montresor killed Fortunato, only how, but if one can analyze the story closely a conclusion can be reached. The first person narration of the story makes it even