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Why does Montresor choose to lead Fortunato away from the festival?
What is a key characteristic of Montresor as a narrator in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
What triggers Montresor's decision to seek revenge on Fortunato?
In 'The Cask of Amontillado,' what tool does Montresor use to chain up and brick in Fortunato?
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What is one possible theme that can be inferred from 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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Which character is depicted as consistently unapologetic and unremorseful in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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What does the Montresor family's coat of arms symbolize?
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Why did Fortunato agree to follow Montresor into the wine cellar?
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What type of irony is prevalent in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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Why does Montresor choose to lead Fortunato away from the festival?
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What trait of Fortunato does Montresor exploit to carry out his revenge successfully?
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Why does Montresor consider leading Fortunato to the catacombs during carnival season advantageous?
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What role does the trowel play as a symbol in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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How does Poe achieve unity of effect in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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What makes it difficult for the reader to trust Montresor as the narrator of 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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What is the significance of the Montresor family motto as described in the text?
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How does Poe use irony in 'The Cask of Amontillado' to create tension?
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How does Montresor's manipulation of Fortunato in the wine cellar contribute to the story's rising action?
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What type of irony is present when Montresor claims to be a mason to Fortunato?
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How does Fortunato misinterpret Montresor's statement regarding the cough?
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What aspect of dark romanticism is exemplified by Montresor's character in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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Why is Fortunato's name considered ironic in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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What literary device is most prominently used when Montresor claims his 'health is precious' in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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How does the jester's costume worn by Fortunato contribute to the story's irony in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
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Study Notes
Montresor's Character and Motivations
- Montresor is a narrator who is unapologetic and unremorseful.
- He chooses to lead Fortunato away from the festival to carry out his revenge.
- Montresor's decision to seek revenge on Fortunato is triggered by an unspecified offense.
The Plot and Symbolism
- Montresor uses a trowel to chain up and brick in Fortunato.
- The trowel plays a symbolic role in the story, representing the instrument of Montresor's revenge.
- The Montresor family's coat of arms symbolizes the motto "Nemo me impune lacessit" (No one provokes me with impunity).
- The story features a type of irony known as situational irony, where the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs.
Fortunato's Character and Role
- Fortunato agrees to follow Montresor into the wine cellar because of his pride and enthusiasm for wine.
- Montresor exploits Fortunato's trait of pride to carry out his revenge successfully.
- Fortunato's name is considered ironic because he is not fortunate in the story.
- Fortunato misinterprets Montresor's statement regarding the cough, which adds to the irony.
Literary Devices and Themes
- Poe uses irony to create tension and achieve unity of effect in the story.
- The story exemplifies the aspect of dark romanticism through Montresor's character.
- The literary device of verbal irony is used when Montresor claims his 'health is precious'.
- The jester's costume worn by Fortunato contributes to the story's irony.
- One possible theme that can be inferred from the story is the dangers of pride and the consequences of revenge.
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Description
Explore the symbolic elements in 'The Cask of Amontillado', including the trowel, the cask of amontillado, and the Montresor family's coat of arms and motto. Discover how these symbols reflect themes of revenge, deceit, and downfall in the story.
