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The plot revolves around alcohol and inebriation, with both contributing to Fortunato's gullibility and eventual demise in Montresor's wine cellar. Engaging Fortunato in dialogue ripe with irony, Montresor lures his victim deep into the family catacombs, urging him to try other wines along the way. {{sfn|Nesbett|2000|p=297}} | The plot revolves around alcohol and inebriation, with both contributing to Fortunato's gullibility and eventual demise in Montresor's wine cellar. Engaging Fortunato in dialogue ripe with irony, Montresor lures his victim deep into the family catacombs, urging him to try other wines along the way. {{sfn|Nesbett|2000|p=297}} | ||
One of the theme for the story is unsatisfied. Montresor, at the end of his life addresses his narrative by saying you should know my soul instead of feeling any guilt he tries to defend and convince that he is not wrong and not have any regret.{{sfn|Walter|p=297}} | |||
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