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Who is the narrator of the story?
Montressor
What is the central/main conflict of the story?
man vs man
What has Fortunato done to Montressor?
He insulted him.
What does Montresor use to lure Fortunato into the catacombs?
an invitation to taste a rare wine
Why does Montresor repeatedly warn Fortunato about the bad air in the vaults?
He wants to make sure Fortunato doesn't suspect his motives
Montressor's constant concern for Fortunato is an example of what?
irony
What season does The Cask of Amontillado take place in?
carnival season
Why does the carnival season a good time to carry out Montressor's plan
a time of celebration which involves drinking especially Fortunato
What is Fortunato dressed up which adds to the irony of the situation?
a jester
What is the point of view of The Cask of Amontillado?
first-person
What does the phrase nemo me impune lacessit mean?
No one injures me with impunity.
Upon what did Fortunato pride himself?
being a connoisseur of wine
The name Fortunato, which reminds you of the word fortunate, is an example of which device?
irony
Edgar Allan Poe's stories such as The Cask of Amontillado and The Tell-Tale Heart are written within which genre?
gothic fiction
