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