A. Direct (Two Examples) -Told Directly Character Like

Story: “The Cask of Amontillado” Name: Key

I.  Setting

A.  Where: Italy, catacombs

B.  When: Centuries ago, carnival

II.  Characterization

A.  Direct (two examples) -told directly character like

“He had a weak point – this Fortunato-although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared” (234).

“He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine” (234). _

B.  Indirect (one example including explanation) – Own judgment: actions, words, thoughts

Montressor is two faced – smiles while plans revenge

Montressor is clever – he thinks of revenge plan

Montressor is evil – enjoys sound of torture

III.  Conflict

A.  External

1.  man vs man Montressor vs Fortunato

2.  man vs nature Fortunato vs cold/damp - sick

3.  man vs society Montressor vs laws (murder)

B.  Internal

1.  man vs self ______Fortunato______

vs

______Pride______

IV.  Symbol

A.  Item: ______trowel______black mask______

B.  Represents: ____death / revenge______evil______

V.  Theme: Insight into life Subject? ___Revenge______

What about it?___Revenge is sweet____

Quote ____”…Then I heard the furious vibrations of the chain. The noise lasted for several minutes, during which, that I might hearken to it with the more satisfaction, I ceased my labor and sat down upon the bones” (238).

VI.  Irony - Difference expect and happen

Dramatic Irony – audience / reader knows something that the character(s) don’t.

We know Montressor wants revenge, but Fortunato doesn’t have a clue.

VII.  Plot Development

A.  Exposition:

Who? Montressor

Where? Italy, catacombs

When? carnival

What? Wants revenge on Fortunato

B.  Climax:

Puts in the last brick

C.  Rising Action

1.  Tells Fortunato about amontillado

2.  Offers wine & to go back

3.  He chains Fortunato

D.  Resolution

Body is never discovered. May he rest in peace.

VIII.  Point of View

A.  Type of Narration: First Person (I) (Monteressor)

IX.  Mood: Scary

A.  Where: catacombs, Images: bones, dark