“The Cask of Amontillado” The topic of crime is one of the most popular in Edgar Allen Poe’s novels. “The Cask of Amontillado,” the short story of thriller character, Poe is trying to show from the inside the mental side of the crime. He is not interested in the social roots of the crime but rather in non-motivated actions that go beyond normal behavior of a human being in society. What truly strikes in this story is the masterfully created setting of the vaults and constantly creating tension
Critical Analysis of “The Cask of Amontillado” The first person point of view used in “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe, gives the reader a deeper understanding of Montresor’s psyche. Typically, stories reveal less to the reader to create suspense and keep the story interesting. However, the first person narration of Poe’s story from the eyes of the “villain” gives the reader an understanding for the reasoning behind Montresor’s actions. Doing this, Poe creates a story that has a grip
“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
While reading the story the Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe many things were thought about such as, why would someone go to the extent to kill someone because he has been insulted by that person a thousand times? Why would he leave Fortunato in the catacombs? Why did Montresor get away with such a crime? That is why I chose for my character analysis to be about Montresor a vengeful, sneaky, and guilty character who seeks revenge on Fortunato by killing him. The first characteristic that represented
Harris 1. Writer's Background: Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 Massachusetts to a family of actors. Sadly both his parents died when he was 3. As an orphan child he stayed with John and Frances Allan. Edgar Allan Poe published his first poem November 1824 at the age of 15. February 14, 1826 he enrolled to the University of Virginia. In march 1827 Poe had a $2,000 gambling debt in college. After his foster dad (John Allan) refuse to give him the money he dropped out of college and