THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

''The Cask of Amontillado''

The Cask of Amontillado

Introduction

The story begins with the Montresor, the narrator of the story, explaining the reason for the crime. According to Montresor, the victim, Fortunato has committed numerous injuries against him but it wasn't until Fortunato insulted him that he vowed revenge.

Discussion

"The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge." The opening line of the story presents irony of situation (Benton, 1996). How often have we heard: "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me?" Poe's ...