Cask of Amontillado
Audience appeal for motion pictures and literature often stems from the use of irony which astonishes and catches the assembly off guard. By simply springing abrupt events or exposing hidden surprises, an author can attract extraordinary praise and reviews for his or her work. The writer must use irony in unexpected places and in a variety of forms, so that the plot and its resolution do not become predictable and unoriginal. The creative use of irony puzzles and grasps the audience’s attention and thoughts. The first method verbal irony utilizes character dialogue to relate one idea without revealing the character’s true intentions. Additionally, situational irony involves a contrast or twist in the plot that the reader does not expect. Finally, dramatic irony occurs when the audience has knowledge of a transpiring event before a character experiences the situation. By using the many facets of irony, Edgar Alan Poe enriches the short story, "The Cast of Amontillado," by casting a dark, mischievous atmosphere whose terror no one can escape. Perhaps Poe uses Montresor’s words in the most unusual manner, in that they take upon an entirely different interpretation that extends far beyond their
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Approximate Word count = 1048
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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