Poe deliberately explains to the reader early on within the short story, "The Cask of the Amontillado", that Fortunato takes extreme pride in "himself on his connoisseurship in wine" (153). The theme of having an overwhelming amount of self-pride, one of the seven deadly sins, is projected as a weakness of Fortunato and foreshadows the ideal that this deadly sin of pride may very well lead to the means of Forturnato's own destruction. Fortunato Believes that his "connoisseurship in wine" (153) is far more developed and advance than anyone else in the area, especially Luchesi and Montresor. For example when Montresor offered to take his business to Luchesi because he, Fortunato, appeared to be pre-engaged in the enjoying himself withi

Fortunato's pride shines brightly throughout him, even down to his clothing. "During the supreme madness of the carnival season" (153). Fortunato was wearing "motley" (153) or multicolor clothing in Poe's short story displaying himself with pride and energy for the carnival. Fortunato wears brightly multicolor clothing because he is proud of himself, his abilities, and his achievements. Standing out in crowds of people and having them recognize him, as "Fortunato" would only boost his overpowering sense of self-pride. In reading, Fortunato appears to be dress in clothing that a Jester might wear as part of his uniform. With the multicolor "tight-fitting parti-striped dress," (153) and the "conical cap bells" (153) that sat upon Fortunato's head, he is clearly dress to play the part of a fool. Through connection of the imagery of Fortunato's clothing, and in the symbolism of his character being pride, the reader can clearly connection the sinful nature of pride with foolish tendencies.

Given the knowledge that the reader understands Fortunato and the simple fact that he is driven by opportunities to boost his egotistical self. Fortunato's hidden motive to "satisfy" (153) Montresor "doubts" about the cask of Amontillado is to obtain "bragging rights", the abi

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