![]() ![]() In “The Cask Of Amontillado” Poe takes the reader on a trip into the mind of what many would say is a mad man, however, we learn that Montresor is not a mad man but rather a prideful man. The author Poe uses a variety of fictional elements to reveal Montresor’s dark essence, the concept of revenge, and the dark setting to help increase the atmosphere of horror in this gothic story. Montresor uses revenge against one of his best friends but underneath the horror can be simplified to him actually being a character whom is rather prideful and clever causing him to commit a successful murder and feel no guilt. ![]() This vengeance leads to the Montresor murdering his noble Fortunato, the story depicts a picture of punishment and terror. The short story “The Cask Of Amontillado” written by author Edgar Allen Poe, unfolds agrisly act of revenge performed by Montresor against his noble Fortunato because he insults him. ![]()
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