Cask of Amontillado Flashcards
Who is the narrator of “The Cask of Amontillado”
Montresor, who seeks revenge against Fortunato
Who is the victim in “The Cask of Amontillado”
Fortunato, who is lured into the catacombs and ultimately entombed by Montresor
Who is dressed as a jester, a fool, a joker
Fortunato
What is Fortunato an expert in?
Fortunato is a connoisseur of wine
What is Montresor’s motive for murdering Fortunato?
Montresor seeks revenge for unspecified “insults” and injuries
How does Montresor lure Fortunato into the catacombs?
Montresor uses the pretense of having rare wine, Amontillado, to entice Fortunato who is eager to prove his wine expertise
How does Montresor ensure that no one will find them in the catacombs?
He tell his servants that he is not going to return till the next day and to stay home. because of the carnival he knows that they wont stay and the house will be empty.
How does Montresor kill Fortunato?
Montresor chains Fortunato to the wall of a niche in the catacombs and then seals him in with bricks
How does Fortunato react when he realizes he is being entombed?
Fortunato initially laughs it off, then becomes terrified and pleads for his release.
What does Montresor’s family coat of arms symbolize?
The family coat of arms, featuring a serpent biting a foot, symbolizes Montresor’s desire for revenge and his own cunning.
