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The Cask of Amontillado Summary

"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, is a short story inspired by true events that took place on Castle Island, a former military fort off of Boston Harbor, in Massachusetts. When Poe was stationed there as young cadet in the Army, he found a peculiar gravestone. After some inquiry, he learned a story of a man who had been walled up alive. Forbidden by his commander to ever repeat the particulars, Poe took the plot line, changed the setting and characters, and wrote this story.

The story is set in Italy, during the Carnival. The narrator, Montresor, without giving the particulars, explains that he has a grudge to settle with Fortunato, who insulted him. Both men being wine connoisseurs, Montresor lures Fortunato into his catacombs by promising him a fine bottle of Amontillado wine.

As the two men travel into the catacombs, Fortunato has no inkling that his friend will betray him. Fortunato is ill, battling a bad cough. Surprisingly, Montresor urges his friend to turn back. Laden with irony and foreshadowing, Fortunato claims, "I will not die of a cough” and continues with Montresor.

When the men finally reach the base of the crypt, Montresor has bricks and mortar awaiting them. He chains Fortunato to the wall and seals him in alive.

Essential Questions for “The Cask of Amontillado”

1. Is revenge ever justified?
2. How do actions have serious consequences for others, even if you aren't aware of them?
3. What is suspense, and how is it used in storytelling?

Other Activity Ideas for "The Cask of Amontillado"

1. Create storyboards to show specific causes and effects of events in the story.
2. Storyboard the events at Castle Island where Poe got the idea for his story!
3. Use a storyboard to show how Poe builds suspense.
4. Add a presentation to any storyboard project.

Korduma Kippuvad Küsimused Amontillado Vaadi Kohta

Miks on loo pealkiri "Amontillado tünn"?

Loo pealkirjas on viidatud haruldasele veinile Amontillado, mida Montresor kasutab söödana Fortunato lõksu meelitamiseks. Pealkiri viitab sellele, kuidas see trikitamise ja manipuleerimise peateema keskendub.

Kes on "Amontillado tünni" peategelased?

Loo kaks peamist peategelast on Fortunato, kes on Montresori kättemaksuplaani sihtmärk, ja Montresor, jutuvestja ja kättemaksuotsija.

Mis on Montresori kättemaksu põhjus Fortunatole?

Lugu ei täpsusta konkreetselt Fortunato Montresori vastu suunatud solvangu olemust. See ebaselgus suurendab salapära ja laseb lugejatel mõelda, millised võivad olla Montresori motivatsioonid.

Mis on loo peateema?

Loo peateemaks on kättemaksu. Montresori kättemaksu üksikasjalik kavandamine ja elluviimine paljastab tema mure nõuda kättemaksu Fortunato väidetava ülekohtu eest. Süžee uurib inimliku kire tumedat ja kättemaksuhimulist külge.