![]() ![]() ![]() Fortunato’s very name is very ironic given his horrific fate. “A Cask of Amontillado” is full of ironic statements and situations. An omniscient view could function, but by knowing Montresor’s thoughts, the reader develops trust in him, and this causes the story’s theme to have a more personal effect on the reader. The tale would not have the same effect if it was told from Fortunato’s point of view, or from a dramatic/objective angle. This makes it vitally important that the story is told with Montresor’s thoughts known to the reader. The major theme of the story is the deep hatred buried within Montresor. The first person point of view also lends itself to an exploration of the inner thoughts of Montresor. “A Cask of Amontillado” expresses its dark views of human intention by using elements such as irony, foreshadowing, and metaphor. In all of Poe’s short stories, he attempts to convey a certain unique or single effect. At the climax of the story, Montresor chains Fortunato to a wall and seals him away behind a brick wall. ![]() Montresor lures Fortunato into the family catacombs with the promise of fine wine. Montresor, the story’s narrator, plots revenge on Fortunato. ![]() Edgar Allan Poe’s “A Cask of Amontillado” is one of the most famous tales of horror ever written. ![]()
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