The first indication of irony is in Fortunato's name itself. The name means a man of good fortune and hope, but as we see at the end of the story he "unfortunately" dies. The setting at the beginning of the story is ironic because Montressor and Fortunato meet in the middle of one of Venice's carnivals. These carnivals are associated with feelings of joy and happiness and yet this story is dark and horrid. While walking in the catacombs, Montressor states t

Montressor's family also has a motto, "Nemo me impune laces sit" (An Introduction To Literature pg. 136) which means no one dare attack me with impunity. This is also an example of foreshadowing because Montressor believes that Fortunato attacked his family name and it tells us that here will be revenge taken upon Fortunato. The final example of foreshadowing is near the end when the catacombs are filled with old human remains. The presence of the bones implies that death is near for Fortunato.

Although these are not the only literary devices which Poe used, they are the most relevant and the most obvious. They add to the setting, the mood, and they enhance our image of both Montressor as a diabolical fiend and Fortunato as a fool.

hat he will drink to Fortunato's long life, but we know that his life

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