What is the summary of the story The Cask of Amontillado?

The plot summary of ”The Cask of Amontillado” is about revenge, deceit, and murder, as Montresor tricks a drunk Fortunato by trapping him inside an ancient catacomb. Poe’s story uses irony incredibly well in the elements of his characters and setting.

What is the message of The Cask of Amontillado?

The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Poe, he sends a message that revenge may blind the eye towards happiness. In the beginning of the story Montresor shows that he is planning revenge on Fortunato and that is the only thing on Montresor mind.

What happens in the exposition of The Cask of Amontillado?

During the exposition of ”The Cask of Amontillado,” the narrator, Montresor, is planning an act of revenge against his friend, a man named Fortunato. Montresor builds a wall to trap his friend. Fortunato realizes that Montresor is serious and starts to beg. The resolution is the ending, or outcome, of the story.

Who is the author of The Cask of Amontillado?

Edgar Allan Poe
The Cask of Amontillado/Authors
The Cask of Amontillado, short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in Godey’s Lady’s Book in November 1846.

What is the ending of The Cask of Amontillado?

End of the story is horrifying and shocking: Montresor traps and entombs living Fortunato behind the brick wall. The victim cries to the executioner: “For the love of God”(Poe, 214) but the only respond is ironical repeat of his own words.

Who are the two main characters in The Cask of Amontillado describe them?

The main characters in “The Cask of Amontillado” are Montresor and Fortunato. Montresor is the narrator, who calmly tells the story of his revenge against Fortunato. Montresor lures Fortunato into his catacombs, chains him to a wall, and buries him alive.

What kind of story is The Cask of Amontillado?

Horror short story
The Cask of Amontillado

“The Cask of Amontillado”
Language	English
Genre(s)	Horror short story
Publication type	Periodical
Publisher	Godey’s Lady’s Book

How does the story end in The Cask of Amontillado?

What is the climax of the cask?

The climax of the story is when Montresor chains Fortunato to the wall of the catacombs. Montresor then ignores the screams of Fortunato for mercy. This is a picture of Fortunato being chained to the wall, and a wall being built in front of him.

Who is the protagonist in the story The Cask of Amontillado?

The Protagonist is Montresor and the Antagonist is Fortunato, the motive is Montresor does not like Fortunato and wants to kill him. The Antagonist (Fortunato) is a cool guy and wanted to have fun in the carnival, The Protagonist (Montresor) seeked for revenge.

How was Fortunato killed in the cask of Amontillado?

In ‘The Cask of Amontillado,’ Montresor kills Fortunato by building a wall around him in the depths of the wine cellar/ catacombs, sealing him…

What is the climax of Cask of Amontillado?