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What motivates Montresor's actions?
A desire for revenge due to perceived insults from Fortunato.
What are Fortunato's key weaknesses?
Pride in his wine expertise and a tendency to drink excessively.
Describe Montresor's personality.
Cunning, manipulative, and vengeful, with a chillingly calm demeanor.
Describe Fortunato's personality.
Arrogant, prideful, and easily manipulated, especially when it comes to wine.
How does Montresor manipulate Fortunato?
By appealing to his pride and using reverse psychology to lure him into the catacombs.
What is significant about Montresor being an unreliable narrator?
His biased perspective shapes the story, making it difficult to know the full truth about Fortunato's actions.
How does Fortunato's costume contribute to his characterization?
His jester costume symbolizes his foolishness and vulnerability, highlighting his role as the 'fool' in Montresor's plan.
What is Montresor's family motto, and how does it relate to his actions?
'Nemo me impune lacessit' (No one attacks me with impunity) justifies his vengeful actions.
How does Fortunato's name contribute to the irony of the story?
His name means 'fortunate' in Italian, which sharply contrasts with his unfortunate fate.
What is Montresor's ultimate goal in seeking revenge?
To punish Fortunato with impunity, ensuring he understands the source of his suffering.
What does the cask of Amontillado symbolize?
It symbolizes the lure or bait used to trap Fortunato, representing his desire and ultimate downfall.
What do the catacombs symbolize?
They symbolize death, confinement, and the dark recesses of Montresor's mind.
What does Fortunato's jester costume symbolize?
It symbolizes his foolishness and vulnerability, making him an easy target for Montresor's revenge.
What does the trowel symbolize?
It symbolizes Montresor's membership in the Masons and his ability to seal Fortunato's fate.
What does the carnival setting symbolize?
It symbolizes chaos, revelry, and a temporary suspension of social norms, creating an opportunity for Montresor's plan.
What does the Montresor family crest (a foot crushing a serpent) symbolize?
It symbolizes revenge and the crushing of enemies, reflecting Montresor's vengeful nature.
What does the nitre (white salt) in the catacombs symbolize?
It symbolizes decay, death, and the unhealthy atmosphere of the catacombs.
What does wine symbolize?
It symbolizes temptation and Fortunato's weakness, which Montresor exploits.
What do the chains symbolize?
They symbolize Fortunato's entrapment and loss of freedom.
What does the act of bricking up the niche symbolize?
It symbolizes Montresor's final act of revenge and the permanent entombment of Fortunato.
Define protagonist.
The main character in a story, often driving the plot forward.
Define antagonist.
A character or force in conflict with the protagonist.
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something the characters do not.
Define unreliable narrator.
A narrator whose credibility is compromised, providing a biased account.
What is motif?
A recurring element or idea in a literary work.
What is the definition of impunity?
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the consequences of an action.
Define verbal irony.
When someone says one thing but means another, often sarcastically.
Define situational irony.
When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected.
What is foreshadowing?
Hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story.
What is a connoisseur?
An expert judge in matters of taste, especially in fine arts or food.