Stories were designed to move beyond the simply
sentimental
fiction
prevalent at the time.
Reshaped popular themes by using exaggeration
and analysis, especially in his
detective
stories, to illustrate the intellect's
power
of
the sensational.
Insanity and the Mind of the Murderer
Justice
Arabesque
Grotesque
"The Cask of Amontillado" See Interesting Discussion See video of story (in two parts):
General:
How does Montresor compare with Iago in Othello?
With which character, if any, should the reader
sympathize? Explain.
78:
Why does Montresor seek revenge on Fortunato?
Of what aspect of Fortunato's personality does Montresor
take
advantage?
Explain.
79-80:
How does Montresor get his servants to leave? Why?
80:
How is irony expressed on this page?
81:
What does "Nemo me impune lacessit"(26) mean?
Who are the Masons?
84:
Why does Montresor tell this story after fifty years? To
whom is he telling it?
What does "In pace requiescat"(84) mean? To whom
is this sentiment expressed?
Other Discussion Questions: 82:
Why does Montresor show Fortunato the trowel?
84:
Why does Montresor repeat everything Fortunato says?
