Edgar Allen Poe's The Cask of Amontillado

In “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe, the dark side of human nature is exemplified through the character of Montresor and his victim, Fortunato. Montresor is a manipulative and vengeful person. These characteristics lead to the death of Fortunato, a man who has wronged him. Through the acts, words, and the thoughts of Montressor, one is able to see him carry out his plan for revenge.

The story takes place in Italy at a carnival where Montresor and Fortunato meet each other by chance, or so it is seems. The mood at the carnival is lively and exciting. It is then that the two men head towards the catacombs of Montresor’s home in search of the wine Amontillado. The catacombs are a place of death where skeletons lie scattered against the damp walls, which are covered in nitre. Montresor dons a “mask of black silk” and a heavy knee length cloak (149). Montresor’s clothes seem to indicate his wanting to conceal himself so he can carry out his devious plan. On the other side of the spectrum, Fortunato wears a “tight fitting parti-striped dress, and his head [is] surmounted by the conical cap and bel

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Approximate Word count = 778
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)