How does the narrator get Fortunato to come to his home? Why didn't the narrator want anyone to recognize him?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the reasons why the narrator invited Fortunato to his home, specifically, what motivated him to do so. It also asks about the narrator's desire to remain unrecognized.
Answer
The narrator lures Fortunato with rare wine. He avoids recognition to keep his revenge plan secret.
The narrator gets Fortunato to come to his home by exploiting Fortunato’s competitive nature, mentioning a rare Amontillado wine and suggesting he might ask Luchesi to verify its authenticity. The narrator didn’t want to be recognized to avoid suspicion and ensure secrecy for the revenge plot.
Answer for screen readers
The narrator gets Fortunato to come to his home by exploiting Fortunato’s competitive nature, mentioning a rare Amontillado wine and suggesting he might ask Luchesi to verify its authenticity. The narrator didn’t want to be recognized to avoid suspicion and ensure secrecy for the revenge plot.
More Information
In Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Cask of Amontillado,’ the narrator, Montresor, skillfully manipulates Fortunato’s pride and expert reputation in wine tasting to lure him to his death.
Tips
Avoid assuming the narrator acts openly; he carefully conceals his motives to ensure his plan succeeds.
Sources
- The Cask of Amontillado Questions - Quizlet - quizlet.com
- Poe's Short Stories “The Cask of Amontillado” - SparkNotes - sparknotes.com
