THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

by Edgar Allan Poe
 



THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
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Thinking it Over

  1. Is there really a cask of Amontillado? How do you know?
  2. Montresor seems to try to discourage Fortunato from coming along with him to the catacombs. Why does Montresor urge Fortunato to go back?
  3. What dou you think is the author's purpose in having this story take place during carnivaltime? How does the fact that it is carnival time aid Montresor in his plan?
  4. When the chained Fortunato starts screaming, Monresor is at first afraid. Why? Why does Monresor stop being afraid? How does he show he is no longer afraid?
  5. How does the author foreshadow or hint at what Monresor has planned for Forunato?


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