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'''“The Cask of Amontillado”''' is a 1846 short story by Edgar | '''“The Cask of Amontillado”''' is a 1846 short story by Edgar Allan Poe. | ||
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| “The Cask of Amontillado” | |
|---|---|
| Author | Edgar Allan Poe |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Horror Fiction |
| Publication date | November 1846 |
“The Cask of Amontillado” is a 1846 short story by Edgar Allan Poe.
Plot
Characters
Montresor
He is the narrator of the story. He's a fascinating and nuanced character whose desire for vengeance drives the plot. His family motto is Nemo me impune lacessit,Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/Engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil). which translates to "no one insults me with impunity," which explains his motivation for murdering his friend.
Fortunato
His name means "fortunate". He is Montresor's Italian friend who is completely oblivious to his friend's revenge motive. It isn't until Montresor locks him in a crypt and begins to brick him in that Fortunato finally realizes he's been tricked. He is the antagonist of the story and loves vintage wines and carnival attire.