- What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
- What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
- Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
Additionally, you must respond to at least one other class member's post. Explain if you agree/disagree with their response (to either question 1, 2, or 3), and why.
Due Date: Friday 9-27-13 6:00 P.M.
MARISA SCOTTO B:3
ReplyDelete1. He doesn't give Fortunato the time to think about what he did to Montresor. It raises the question of, "What did Fortunato do that made Montresor want to literally kill him?"
2. It's ironic, because Montresor thinks he's a clown and he is dressed like one.
3. He started feeling bad about killing Fortunato, but then realized why he did and felt okay about it after.
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DeleteI agree with you on number one because Montresor never did even give Fortunato a chance to think it through. Maybe if he did, Fortuanto would still be alive and could apologize to Montresor.
DeleteI disagree with your opinion to question number 1. Fortunato did in fact have a lot of time to think about what he might have done to Montresor. The story describes that Montresor had to make a wall to seal up the niche which took some time to do. During that time, Montresor kind of hinted that the reason why he was trapping Fortunato was because if the the Amontillado on page 379 of the textbook.
DeleteKalie Scirpo
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September 24, 2013
1.What key detail is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montrésor himself?
The key detail that is missing from Montrésor’s account of the killing is any proof or specificity as to the insult(s) that he claimed Fortunato had made. This could lead someone to question whether or not Montrésor was being truthful about the reason for the murder or if there had been a reason at all.
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Forunato’s outfit is ironic in a few ways. First, it is the costume of a court fool- which is (arguably) symbolic of what he is; a fool. He is easily tricked and killed by Montrésor. Also, a court fool is something generally associated with a cheery, playful air, which is ironic because Fortunato dies in a cruel, merciless way.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montrésor’s state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
In the last paragraph of the story, Montrésor drops a torch into the remaining opening and finishes sealing the wall. He then tells us that for the past fifty years no one has found the body. When Montrésor says his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs" (Poe 379) I believe he experienced a brief moment of guilt. Just as he is about to put the last stone into place to seal Fortunato off forever Montrésor almost feels bad- but then dismisses it as feeling sick from the dampness of the catacombs.
Ashley Kritzstein
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September 24, 2013
I agree with your response to question one on the key detail missing from Montrésor's plot against Fortunato. It is difficult to trust Montrésor if the reasons for his actions are unknown.
Ashley Kritzstein
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September 24, 2013
1.What key detail is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montrésor himself?
The key detail missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot is the misconduct on Fortunato’s part. This raises questions because no reasoning is given to the reader on why the murder was committed and many theories could spark stating that Montrésor is ludicrous or mental.
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato is said to be wearing motley, a jester costume. The conical cap with bells and striped dress he is wearing are a way of symbolizing that he is a joker or fool. Unfortunately the joke is not in the comic’s favor, this is proved when the torch was dropped into the aperture and, “There came forth in return only a jingling of the bells” (Poe, 379).
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montrésor’s state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
The final paragraph of the story states that Montrésor throws a torch into the small hole left in the wall before completing the task of plastering the stones. When Montrésor says that his “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs.” he is in denial and does not believe he could feel sorrow for Fortunato and instead blames it on the mustiness of the catacombs.
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DeleteRaina D.
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9/25/13
I agree with your answer to question number three. I agree because while filling the hole in the wall with the last stone, Montressor says that his "... heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs" (379). The way that this sentence is structured proves that Montresor quickly changes his mind on why he feels awful for what he did so that his actions do not haunt his mind later on.
I agree with your answer to question number one. I agree that the missing detail was what Fotrunato had done to make Montresor so angry in the first place. If an example of what Fortunato had said would have made a world of a difference in my trusting in Montresor.
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DeleteI agree with your response to the first question. The fact that we do not know what Fortunato did to Montresor makes us think that Montresor is being untruthful. Either that or he is over-reacting.
DeleteI agree with your response to question number one. There is a miss-conduct on Fortunato's part. Because whether he was joking or being just a plain out bully Montrésor is over analyzing things or he just has some kind of sickness either mentally, physically, or emotionally.
DeleteI agree with you for #2. I also believed that his costume was ironic because he was dressed like a royal jester and jesters are known to be fools. Fortunato fell into Montresor's plan like a fool.
DeleteI agree with your whole paper Kalie, nice job. I especially agree with your response to #1. The story didn’t really specify on any of the insults that Fortunato had claimed to say to Montresor. Honestly Montresor seemed like a very untrustworthy person and could have just said that Fortunato had insulted him so he did not seem like a crazy person, even though he is.
DeleteI agree with you for question number 1. You cannot tell if Monresor really has a reason for his doings because the story did not have great detail. Montresor is definitely an unreliable character in the story an so you cannot tell if his reasons are true.
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9/29/13
I agree with you on number two. Fortunato's costume was ironic because he was dressed like a royal jester (or a clown in today's time). They are know to be very oblivious and not too smart. Although he was drunk, Fortunato was very oblivious to what Montresor plan was to kill him in the catacombs.
Bridget Powers
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September 29, 2013
I agree with you on question #2. It is very ironic how Fortunato is dressed like a jester, and surprisingly jester's are fools. I also agree with you on how his death was ironic because the court fool was a cheerful lad which is opposite from Fortunato's immolation.
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I agree with your answer on what key detail was missing from Montrésor's plan. You do not know why he desperately wants vengeance. Also, you can not tell if he is truthful or if he is just crazy and over sensitive.
Raina D.
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9/25/13
1.What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The key detail that is missing from Montresor's account of his plan for Fortunato's demise is the reason of what Fortunato insulted him about. The only thing that he states is that Fortunato had insulted him, this could mean a number of things. He could have insulted Montresor's family, habits, or he could have just been casually joking around. Whether Fortunato was legitimately bullying, or just trying to have fun in an innocent manner we may never know. We do know that these series of insults hurt Montresor's feelings. This raises the question about Montresor's sensitivity to situations. Montresor may have been a very sensitive person meaning that he could have been overreacting to being teased. Or he may have been a victim of being targeted by Fortunato, in which case he may not be as sensitive. The fact that is missing from Montresor’s side of the story is what he was being teased about, making us wonder the level of Montresor’s sensitivity.
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
In the Cask of Amontillado, Fortunato is dressed as a jester. The ironic thing is that jesters are also known as fools, Fortunato was a fool to have fallen into Montresor’s trap in the catacombs. Another ironic thing is that jesters were known to have been jolly, which is the opposite of the way Fortunato dies. Since Fortunato was dressed in a jester costume during the time of his death, it is ironic since he was a fool to fall into the trap. It is also ironic that his demise was not very gleeful, and gleeful is how jesters act.
3 .Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
Paraphrase: There still was no answer. I put a torch through the remaining hole in the wall and let if fall. The only sound that I heard was the jingling of the bells. I began to feel terrible-only because of the dampness of the catacombs. I quickly put the last stone into the wall and plastered it. I then put up all of the bones in the wall again. For fifty years no one has disturbed the wall which Fortunato is behind.
I think that right before he is about to put the last stone in the wall, Montresor feels guilty. He knows that what he was about to do was wrong and has a sickening feeling. I think he also tries to conceal his feelings by blaming his sickness of heart on the damp and eerie atmosphere of the catacombs. Overall, I can infer that Montresor is feeling guilty about his act of vengeance, and also is rejecting his true feelings so that he will not have his responsibility for Fortunato’s death on his conscience for the rest of his life.
Such a well thought out and thorough response. Impressive Raina
DeleteMichael Marcin
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September 25, 2013
I agree with your answer to question one since it is hard to tell whether Fortunato's insults were said to Montresor in a joking type way or in a severe bullying type way, it is not possible to argue whether Montresor's motives to murder Fortunato were logical or not, and whether he was overreacting to the situation, or if the situation was a very serious issue in which it was absolutely necessary to remove Fortunato from his life.
Shelby Kaufman
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September 26, 2013
I agree with your answer to number two. The jester has always been known as the "royal fool" and Fortunato was fooled by Montresor. In his drunken stupor, Fortunato insisted on accompanying Montresor into the catacombs, even when his cough was starting to get the better of him. In the end, it finally dawned on him that he had been tricked when he saw the empty alcove.
Shannon Harrington
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September 28th, 2013
I agree with your response for the first question. It is very true that Montresor may be over sensitive or maybe he isn't. We, the audience, would never know exactly because the events that had taken place prior to this story were not clearly described. This may mean that Montresor has a legitimate reason, but there is also a very great chance that he does not have a reason either.
Ava Dickerson
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I agree with your response to the first question regarding whether or not Montresor is too sensitive and takes things too seriously.
Stephane Tedesco
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I partly agree with you on number two. Your reasoning makes sense, but I also think its ironic because jesters often make fun of those around them and Montrésor supposedly hates Fortunato for continuously insulting him.
Shelby Minnesota
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September 25, 2013
1.What key detail is missing from Montresor’s account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The key detail that is missing from Montresor’s account of his plot against Fortunato is what Fortunato specifically did to Montresor. Montresor does not include what was said by Fortunato. The omission raises certain questions about Montresor himself by having one question his true meanings of the murder. Montresor’s scruples are called into question. The question that is posed is, did he truly have a good motive for doing what he had done? And did he feel guilty about it?
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed?
Fortunato is dressed as a court jester/ court fool. The irony of how Fortunato is dressed is that, he is dressed as foolish as he will act. He will go with Montresor to his ultimate demise. Fortunato is dressed as a cheery character when he is about to meet his doom, in the catacombs with Montresor. Fortunato was ultimately a sad clown.
3.Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor’s state of mind when he says that his “heart grew sick-on account of dampness of the catacombs.”?
After no response from Fortunato, Montresor threw the torch in through the hole from the remaining bricks. He began to feel some guilt for what he had done. He put the last brick in the remaining hole. Montresor then reconstructed the bones to where they were before. And fifty years since no one has touched the bones.
I think that when he says that his “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs” he had just begun to feel some guilt and remorse for what he had done. I think he had just realized that he had taken his life. All in all, Montresor had just begun to feel some emotions for what had just occurred.
I agree with your response number one. We never actually learned his motive for killing Fortuando so how do we know it was truly a good motive.
DeleteMichael Marcin
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September 25, 2013
1.What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The key detail that is missing from Monteresor's account of his plot to kill Fortunato is his motive to want to go to such extremities to get revenge on Fortunato. Montresor tells us that he has received a number of insults from Fortunato, but he does not tell us what Fortunato has said to make him an unforgiving and vengeful person towards him. We can infer that the awful comments that come from Fortunato are about Montresor's taste in wine and his opinions on the best wine bargains. However, because we do not know for sure what remarks were made from Fortunato to Montresor, we cannot prove whether Montresor is psychologically and emotionally unstable, or whether he has a logical motive to want to assassinate one of his friends that he has known for several years.
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato is dressed in a motley, which is the costume of a court jester, also known as a fool. The story has dramatic irony because the reader knows that Montresor has a plan to kill Fortunato, but Fortunato obviously does not. The motley in which Fortunato is dressed makes the story ironic, because he is an imbecile for being easily outsmarted and tricked by Montresor, which makes his murdering scheme work out nicely. Because Fortunato is dressed as a fool, this also gives the story situational irony, because fools are usually stereotyped as fun, mischievous, droll, and humorous, but the way in which he dies is in a cruel, merciless way.
3.Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
After Montresor kills Fortunato, when he say his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs," you can infer that he feels a sense of pity and regretfulness, after realizing what he has done, and that his life will never be the same without his friend Fortunato. You can also infer that he does not to feel this way while finishing putting the tiers of masonry in the recess of the wall in the catacombs so his friend can rest in peace, without ever being found, and that he merely blames the niter in the catacombs for making his heart feel sick, as if he is getting ill.
ToniAnn Cantarella
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September 28, 2013
I agree with your response to question number one about how not knowing Montrésor's motive to killing Fortunato can raise questions. I also agree with you on that yes, we do know Fortunato has insulted Montrésor, but we do not know what was said that was so bad he had to kill Fortunato.
Ian Jeffer
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September 30, 2013
I agree with your answer to question number on the fact that even though he might have a reason it was not clearly stated within the text, nor was it even subliminal within the text. So I strongly agree with that. On the same note, I agree to the fact that he finds a way to blame it on something else like the niter that made him die.
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September 26, 2013
1.) What key detail is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato?
Montrésor does not explain to the reader in depth what it was that Fortunato did to him to make him deserve such harsh a punishment as death. More specifically, the wrong he did to make him deserve being buried alive.
How does this omission raise certain questions about Montrésor himself?
Montrésor leaving this detail out makes the reader curious and somewhat suspicious, thus the reader is left wondering if there is a slight possibility that Montrésor may be overreacting to whatever insult was done to him by Fortunato. Or it could mean that Montrésor was lying about Fortunato insulting him in the first place.
2.) What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
It is ironic that Fortunato is wearing “a tight-fitting parti-striped dress… [and] the conical cap and bells” (Poe, 372) because this is the outfit of a jester or clown, which would indicate that the following story would be humorous and light-hearted. However, Fortunato ends up being tricked and buried alive in the catacombs, which sets a very morose and melancholic mood.
3.) Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story.
He still did not answer. I threw my torch in the single hole that was left and let it fall inside. I only heard the chains jingle. I began to feel ill; this was because of how damp it was in the catacombs. I worked faster to finish the tiers. I pushed the final stone in; I plastered it in its place. I put the pile of bones up against the wall I had just made. NO one has discovered them for fifty years. He rests in peace!
What can you infer about Montrésor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs"?
I can infer that when Montrésor did not hear a response from Fortunato after throwing the torch into the aperture, he felt disappointed. He may have felt like he did not receive his revenge because he did not have the chance to tell Fortunato what it was he did wrong. This was mentioned by Montrésor in the first paragraph a one of the things needed to make revenge worthwhile. Or perhaps Montrésor felt slightly guilty after what he had done to Fortunato.
I agree to your response in the first question, i find it hard to understand what he means by hurting someone, even though we have no idea what he did to deserve death as a punishment.
DeleteKalie Scirpo
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September 26, 2013
I agree with part of your response to number three. I do think Montrésor was feeling guilty and I was also confused as to if Fortunato really ever understood what he had done to Montrésor. However I think the quote is implying that he is guilty and not that he is disappointed with the fact that Fortunato is failing to answer him.
Sabrina V
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9/30/13
I agree with your first response because, it was not explained. There must be some harsh past issues for death to be the right answer, nor an answer at all.
Rebecca Schneider
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Period 3
September 26,2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montrésor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montrésor himself?
In the short story "The Cask of Amontillado" we first get introduced to the character Montrésor. Montrésor explains to the reader that he has been heavily insulted by a character named Fortunato. Montrésor explains all about how he wants to take revenge on Fortunato with great impunity. The only thing he doesn't mention is what Fortunato said or even how he insulted Montrésor. This could proceed to many different questions about Montrésor himself. Whether Fortunato was joking, insulting Montrésor by bullying, or even insulting friends and family. Obviously Fortunato had to do something big to Montrésor to get him this violent to the point of thoughts of how he will murder Fortunato. Could Montrésor be sick somehow, mentally, emotionally, or even physically? Could he have anger management problems? Does Montrésor's anger have something to do with his "arms", "A huge human foot d' or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heal" (Poe, 375)? These are all questions we can ask ourselves about Montrésor.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
The author describes Fortunato as, "... a man [who] wore motley[,] he had on a tight fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells" (372). Fortunato was dressed as a clown or a joker. Clowns/jokers are enthusiastic, joyful, and funny characters. What is ironic is that when Fortunato goes down into the catacombs with Montrésor it never even crosses his mind that he will later on get chained to the extremity of the niche, to be left there and die. How does such an eager person get left to rot? Well that is all part of irony.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montrésor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
"Fortunato!... no answer, I called again, Fortunato! No answer still, I thrust a torch through the remaining aperture and let it fall within, there came forth in return only a jingle of bells, My heart grew sick-- on account of the dampness of the catacombs, I hastened to make an end of my labor, I forced the last stone into position... [and] plastered it...[may he rest in peace]" (379). When Montrésor says, "my heart grew sick-- on account of the dampness of the catacombs" (379). He could mean that at that minute he feels sick and sorrowful that he made the wrong choice to murder Fortunato. He is one sick guilty feeling man.
I agree with you on question one that Fortunato could have said the slightest insult even about Montrésor’s family or friends and Montrésor took it the wrong way. Like you said, this is probably because Montrésor is not in the right mind sense and is mentally ill, has anger management problems, or even misunderstood what Fortunato had said.
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1) What key detail is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato?
How does this omission raise certain questions about Montrésor himself?
-Montresor says he must kill Fortunato for his wrong doings, although Montresor says that he was been wronged by Fortunato upon a thousand insults, he never explains why himself and Fortunato have a rivalry or what Fortunato has been doing so wrongly.
-This omission raises questions like has Fortunato really done anything wrong to Montresor, or if Montresor is mentally sound. This whole thing raises questions because we have no idea what the backstory to their past was
2) What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
-In the story, Poe says that Fortunato is dressed in bells and a clown outfit, the irony in that is that it portrays the story to be laid-back and spirited. But, as we all know, Mr. Edgar Allan Poe is not that type of writer, so the story is really melancholy and depressing.
3) Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
-He still did not answer. I tossed my torch into the wall, letting it go through the opening of the recently closed recess. I grew sick because of the silence throughout the catacombs. I got ready to finish the job. I placed the final stone into the final opening. I plastered it to the wall, and put the old bones in their regular position. No one has ever disturbed them until now, rest in peace my friend.
-I can infer that Montresor that he grew sick on the fact that he just buried a man, alive. And that he felt ill on the fact that his conscious was still in there and it burned down to a flame of darkness
I agree with you on number one because we do not know exactly why Montresor wants to kill Fortunato, only that he has insulted him in some way. The way he insulted him is unknown.
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September 26, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor’s account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The key detail missing from Montresor’s murder is the reason to it. Throughout the story, Montresor never states why he plots his revenge against Fortunato, except for the fact that in the past Fortunato had insulted Montresor a couple of times. This could bring suspicion to the readers mind thinking, maybe Montresor could be a liar, or maybe he just does not like Fortunato and feels the need for vengeance.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato is wearing the clothes of a jester. The irony in this is that jesters are known to be fools or tricksters. In the Cask of Amontillado, Fortunato is tricked by Montresor but not in the way Fortunato could ever expect. Another ironic part about his outfit is that jesters are usually chipper and lively while on the other hand, the he is going to be murder which he would not be acting the same.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor’s state of mind when he says that his “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs.”?
In the final paragraph of the story, Montresor throws a torch into the small remaining hole he has left open before closing it off. When he states that his “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs”, he feels sorrow and regret of what he did. Montresor blames his sorrow on the catacombs because he does not believe what he is feeling. He refuses that he will miss Fortunato.
Shelby Kaufman
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September 25, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
In the story, Montresor neglects to explain what Fortunato had said to him that made him so furious in the first place. The exclusion of this key piece of information leaves doubt about the level of offence of Fortunato’s insult. This, in turn, raises questions about whether or not Montresor’s temper can get out of hand if provoked with even the tiniest statement.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato’s outfit is ironic because he is a fool for falling right into Montresor’s trap. The clothes that he is wearing that evening are those of a court jester, or royal fool. To start, Fortunato lets his ego get in the way when Montresor mentions going to find Luchesi to have him confirm the Amontillado. In addition, Fortunato drank a lot of wine earlier that night, which might have impaired his judgment when he insists on continuing the journey, despite his incessant cough.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
Montresor thrust a torch through the hole in the wall and let it fall into the chamber. The only sound that came as a reply was the jingling of bells. He felt sick at the chill of the crypt and hastily finished the job, forcing the last stone into place and plastering it up. He piled the bones against the newly built wall. For fifty years, no mortal has disturbed them. May he rest in peace. The enormity of he has done starts to weigh on Montresor’s mind as he is finishing building the wall. He wants nothing more than to wash his hands of the deed and never look back.
I agree to your answer to the first question. We were never told Montresor's motive so we do not know whether or not Montresor’s temper can get out of hand if provoked with even the tiniest statement.
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September 28, 2013
I agree with your response for number two. The outfit Fortunato is wearing is very ironic because a jester costume represents a fool and he is one. He did not even take a minute to think over if he should actually go with Montrésor or not.
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1.What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The key detail that is missing from Montresor's account of his plot is that we do not precisely why he wanted to kill Fortunato. We only know that Fortunato insulted him in some way. The way he did insult Montresor is unknown. This makes the reader wonder if Montresor may have been simply very sensitive to any insults, perhaps Fortunato did not insult him very badly at all but Montresor is just very sensitive about the topics of insult.
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
In the story Fortunato happens to be dressed in the costume of a jester. The ironic part is that a jester is considered to be a foolish person. One may consider Fortunato foolish because he fell into Montresor's trap that ended up killing him.
3.Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
Paraphrase: I threw my torch into the remaining hole in the wall. The only thing that came to me in return was the jingling of bells. I began to feel guilty for what I was doing. I forced the last brick into it's place and plastered it up. I then replaced the old bones to the original places. For fifty years no one has touched them. Rest in peace!
I can infer that Montresor had begun to feel guilt for what he had done.
Haley Ehmann
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September 29th, 2013
I agree with your response to number three. I do to think that he is feeling guilty about what he had done because it is such a sickening thought of killing someone.
Josie Brzenk
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September 29th, 2013
I agree with the second question. I believe that it is ironic as well because a jester is supposed to be a foolish and unwise man similar to Fortunato. Great job!
Josie Brzenk
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Septmber 26th, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
Montresor has been plotting against his enemy, Fortunato, for quite a while but he has failed to mention certain key points to his trap. Throughout the story, Montersor is talking about his plot to make Fortunato pay for what he did. The missing key point is, what did Fortunato do? The narrator never reveals what bad thing Fortunato did, to make Montresor so upset with him. This proves that maybe Fortunato never really did anything wrong. Montresor is just a crazy man, who can't explain his own actions against Fortunato.
2. What is ironic about the manner which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Throughout the story Montresor comments about Fortunato's jolly jester costume. This is ironic because from Montresor's comments about their horrible past, you think that Fortunato is going to be a vicious and cruel man, when in reality he is wearing a jester costume. Including the jingling bells, making Fortunato seem innocent and having the reader feel bad for Fortunato.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
There was no sound coming from the catacombs. So I put a torch into the aperture, to check on Fortunato. The only sound left in the catacombs, was the sound of jingling bells. For a moment I felt guilty for the crime I had committed. So I decided to rearrange the bones and look at the new wall I had built. Before I left I spoke to the wall " Rest in Piece".
You can infer that Montresor, is feeling sick or guilty about what he had done. The he realizes his goal has been accomplished.
ToniAnn Cantarella
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September 28, 2013
I agree with your response on question three that he felt guilty when he was actually making the murder final, but then he realized that he has done what he has always wanted to.
RJ Sirota
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September 27, 2013
1.What key detail is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montrésor himself?
-Montresor's plot against Fortunato leaves out a key detail that may confuse the reader. The Mason's motto, when translated means "nobody insults me with impunity." Also, early in the story, Montesor says that he seeks revenge on Fortunado for an insult he had earlier made. However, it does not tell you what exactly Fortunado did or said to anger Montesor to the point where he is willing to kill for revenge. This omission can raise several questions about Montesor. His strong grudge and longing for such severe revenge can lead the reader to believe that he may not be completely sane, for his actions are unreasonable.
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
-Fortunato's attire is ironic in that he is dressed as a jester, which is a foolish and clumsy man. Fortunato's clothes are appropriate because he makes a foolish decision that evening that costs him his life. Being a naive, undisciplined wine expert, Fortunato is unable to resist Montesor's offer for wine. The wine impairs Fortunato's judgement, and makes him easy prey for Montesor's cruel plot.
3.Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
-The catacombs were silent. I hurled his torch in the remains of the wall because I needed to check on Fortunato. For a moment of time I felt ashamed for what I had done, so I went and created a new look in the wall by using the bones to build it. As I walked away I whispered to the wall "RIP".
It is easy to infer that Montresor is feeling guilty for what he had done.
I agree with your answer for question two. Fortunato's attire is very ironic, since court jesters are typically foolish and he falls right into Montresor's trap
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1.) What key detail is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montrésor himself?
The key detail that is missing from Montrésor's account of his plot against Fortunato is that nowhere in the story does it tell the reader what insults cause Montrésor to want to take revenge on Fortunato. In other words, what aspersions has Fortunato performed? Could it have just been meant as a light hearted joke or was it really a cruel insult? As the reader, I don't believe that Montrésor is a dependable man because he shows animosity towards others and tends to embellish to the extreme. For example, Montrésor talks about, "The thousand injuries…" Fortunato has committed upon him. I am not sure whether to take Montrésor’s side when for all I know Fortunato might have done no wrong whatsoever to Montrésor.
2.) What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato is dressed as a joker for the carnival which is also a buffoon's costume. This is ironic because Montrésor plans to make a fool of him as his concealed plan. This scheme results in Fortunato being deceived and assassinated by Montrésor.
3.) Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montrésor’s state of mind when he says that his “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs.”?
In the last paragraph, Montrésor throws a torch in with Fortunato and hears only the sound of Fortunato’s clamoring bells. As Montrésor puts the final stone in the wall and patches it up, he feels his heart wrench and thinks he must be sick. The narrator then tells us that no one has discovered Fortunato’s bones in fifty years. The ironic thing is, Montrésor told Fortunato, "In pace requiescat!" This means to rest in peace when Montrésor wanted anything but that for Fortunato.
When the story states that Montrésor's, "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs," I think it was really telling us that Montrésor was feeling blameworthy for murdering his friend and tried to cover it up by using the excuse of the clammy chambers.
Chloe Hislop
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September 29 2013
I agree with your response to question 2. I think it is ironic how Montresor was dressed as a jester, and he played the fool throughout most of the story.
Andrea Acosta
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9/28/13
1.What key detail is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montrésor himself?
A key detail missing from Montresor’s account of his plot against Fortunato is the exact details of Fortunato’s wrongdoings. We learn that Fortunato has insulted him before, but we do not learn of the extent of his insults or even if it was enough to warrant his murder. The insults had to have been very cruel if Montresor would go as far as to kill a man because of them. The lack of complete details of Fortunato’s supposed transgressions do raise questions on whether Montresor is emotionally or mentally unstable. Fortunato’s insults could have been very mild or not even there at all, but we do not know that since Montresor never goes into detail about it.
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato’s clothes were very ironic in The Cask of Amontillado. He was wearing motley, which is the costume of a court jester, or fool. The irony in this attire is that while court jesters are typically cheery, this is exactly the opposite of how the story ends. The fact that Fortunato dies dressed in what should be a funny costume is very ironic. There is also the fact that usually court jesters are the ones who fool people, but in this story Montresor fools Fortunato.
3.Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
There was still no answer. I extended the torch into remaining cavity in the wall and let it fall. The only sound was the jingling of bells from Fortunato's hat. My heart grew sick, but not because of the crime I just committed. I hurried to finish closing the aperture where Fortunato would die. I put the last stone in position and arranged the old pile of bones in front of the new wall. For fifty years, no one has found my crime. Rest in peace!
You can infer that while he does not say it out loud, Montresor is actually starting to feel guilty for what horrible thing he has done.
Kameron Moore
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September 28, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
In the short story, “The Cask of Amontillado”, Montresor lures his friend Fortunato into a death trap in the catacombs of his palazzo by taunting him with Amontillado. Montresor has done this because Fortunato has done him many wrongs and insulted him. However, Montresor never admits what crimes Fortunato has committed. This absent information raises several questions about Montresor’s character. For example, what kind of action could lead someone to murder what appears to be his friend? Was Fortunato ever truly Montresor’s friend? It is very peculiar that a few insults could lead someone to murder someone else, especially when perceived to be friends.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato is dressed as a court jester in celebration of the carnival. Throughout the story, Fortunato’s outfit is ironic in several ways. Montresor effortlessly fools Fortunato, tempting him with Amontillado. Court jesters are depicted as unintelligent “fools” whose purpose is to entertain. Fortunato’s outfit represents that he fits the description of a court jester - easily falling prey to Montresor yet not realizing it. In addition, Montresor deceives Fortunato by advising him to drink more wine to ail his pains, consequently putting Fortunato in an inferior state of mind. All of which is the typical nature of a jester.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
The final paragraph of the story describes Montresor’s final moments in the catacombs with Fortunato. Montresor put a torch into the remaining gap in the wall and only heard the sound of the bells atop Fortunato’s hat. After his realization that Fortunato is dead, Montresor quickly finishes his work. Once the masonry is finished he says, “May he rest in peace,” in Latin and explains that no one has discovered Fortunato for fifty years.
I can assume that Montresor is contemplating whether it was the right thing to do, killing Fortunato, when he says that his, “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs,” (Poe, 379). I believe that for a moment he was unsure of his decision and was possible feeling remorseful for what he had done. Montresor wanted to abscond from the catacombs as soon as possible.
Sam Spina
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September 28, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The key detail missing from Montresor’s plot against Fortunato was actual proof or evidence that Fortunato had even insulted him. Montresor never explained what Fortunato had said to him that insulted him so much that he just had to kill him. This omission raises the question of did Montresor’s extreme hatred for Fortunato push him to mentally think that Fortunato insulted him to mask his guilt for wanting to murder his enemy.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
The way Fortunato is dressed is ironic because he is dressed like a jester and he is supposed to be a very rich and sophisticated man. Jesters are the complete opposite of Fortunato’s characteristics. He is supposed to be a well-respected man that takes much pride in himself. It is also ironic that he is dressed like a jester because he was foolish to never stop and think about what consequences his actions would have later on.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs.”
In the last paragraph of the story Montresor throws a torch through the remaining gap in the wall and the only sound in return was a jingle of the bells from Fortunato’s hat. He seals the rest of the wall and puts the remains of old bones against it. Montresor then leaves with “In pace requiescat” being his last words ever to Fortunato. When Montresor says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs.” he feels a slight moment when he actually felt bad about what he had done, but he won’t accept the thought that he might actually feel guilty. He then blames it on the dampness in the catacombs.
I agree with your answer to question one because the lack of evidence makes it hard to trust Montresor and his reasons for wanting to kill Fortunato.
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28 September 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
In the short story The Cask of Amontillado, there is one key detail missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato which makes me question Montresor himself. In the beginning of the story, Montresor tells us how Fortunato has insulted him in the past but he never explains how he insulted him or gave us any details on why he plans on killing Fortunato because of those insults. The lack of information makes me question Montresor because either he could be killing Fortunate for different reasons then he claims or he could be untruthful and want to kill him for a different reason.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
It is ironic that Fortunato is dressed as as preppy as he is on the night of his immolation. Fortunato has on a hat with bells on it (which is mentioned throughout the story) and a dress. This outfit gives off a joking and playful feel to it though the book takes a gloomy turn. This also makes the book more entertaining and less predictable.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
Paraphrase: There was no answer. Montresor threw the lit torch inside Fortunato's prison through the last opening. Then the only sound was the sound of Fortunato's cap bells. The dampness of the catacombs made Montresor feel sick. He hurried to finish the wall that kept Fortunato in and he put the last stone in place. Against the newly built wall, Montresor laid old bones on it. For fifty years, no one has found Fortunato or knew what Montresor had done. May he rest in peace.
"heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs”: Montresor's state of mind while his heart grew sick was: disgusted of himself. I think apart of him felt guilty with what he had done even though he blamed it on the dampness of the catacombs.
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September 29, 2013
I agree with your response to number three. I believe that Montresor is feeling guilty and is possible regretting his decision of killing Fortunato. I also think that when he states rest in peace that he was even further regretting his decision.
Shannon Harrington
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September 28th, 2013
1) What key detail is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions from about Montrésor himself?
The key detail that was not told to the audience directly was what had Fortunato had done to Montrésor to finally make him snap and ultimately decide to murder him. This makes the reader of the story ponder whether or not Montrésor’s reasoning for the murder was valid or not. Had Fortunato done something so horrible and wrong to Montrésor that it was worthy of killing him, or is the man just overreacting to the situation?
2) What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
What makes Fortunato’s outfit ironic is that he is a jester or in other words, a court-fool. A jester is suppose to be foolish, which what Fortunato is in the story. Montrésor and the audience sees him as a fool for the entire length of the story except for the very end. Reasons being is that he is drunk and ignorant of his actions and decisions, this is what ultimately lead to his demise.
3) Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montrésor’s state of mind when he says that his “heart grew sick-on the account of the dampness of the catacombs.”?
After Fortunato had not answered Montrésor’s calls to him, he threw his torch in the space behind the nearly completed wall. Nothing but bells from Fortunato’s hat made any noise, indicating to Montrésor that Fortunato was dead from a mixture of his cough and the effects of the niter. Montrésor then felt guilty and regretted his decision, so he hurried to finish the wall and makes it look authentic again by placing the bones that had once been there originally, back into their places. He then wished his dead friend peace.
When Montrésor states that his “heart grew sick-on the account of the dampness of the catacombs” you can infer that he regrets killing his friend and wish he hadn’t at all.
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September 29th, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
In the story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe there is a key detail missing from Montresor’s account of his plot against Fortunato. The key detail is that the reader understands that Forunato had insulted Montresor; but what the reader does not understand is how Fortunato had insulted him. This omission leads the reader to question about Montresor himself. The reader does understand that Fortunato insulted him, but maybe Montresor is not being truthful. This makes the reader thing not only did Fortunato insult him, but maybe he did something else that really pushed Montresor over to make this vengeful man want to make a plan for immolation.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
It is ironic how Fortunato is dressed because he is a wealthy man, yet he is wearing a hat with bells on it. Meaning if he had a lot of money he would not be dressed this way, you would think he would dress nicely.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story.
There was still no answer. I throw my torch into the remaining opening and let it fall within the opening. The only thing I hear back is a sound of jingling bells. I feel guilty inside these damp catacombs. I am finishing the end of my work here. I pushed the last stone where it belongs; I then plaster it in. I placed the bones the way they were before against the new wall. For a half a century the bones had not been disturbed. May Fortunato rest in peace.
What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
I can infer that Montresor is feeling guilty when he says, “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs”.
I agree with your answer in question one because in the story, it does not tell you Fortunato's side of the story but only Montresor's. We do not know if Montresor is lying about Fortunato's insults or if Fortunato even insulted him.
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September 29th, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
When addressing his plan of vengeance against Fortunato, Montresor forgets to mention the very important detail of what Fortunato actually did. He says that Fortunato had insulted him, but the way Fortuato acts around him, given it might be because he is drunk, gives us no margin to believe that he had said anything. After Fortunado is chained to the wall he is extremely confused and makes no move to apologize for what he has done, we can infer this is because he doesn’t know what he has done. Because of Montresor’s omission from his well thought out plan, a reader might question Montresor’s sanity. Fortunato could very possibly have never done anything to Montresor, he could’ve imagined it.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
The manner in which Fortunato is dressed on the evening of his demise is ironic in that he is wearing the costume of a court jester. We see that Fortunato does in fact play a fool about what is actually going on, until the very end of the story. Also, Fortunato’s hat is very ironic. When Fornato is chained to the wall, his hat, and the chains are both making noise. The merry, happy sound of Fortunato’s hat must sound bizarre sat against the dark, deranged sound of the chains.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
In the last paragraph, Montresor throws his torch into the niche through the remaining space in the wall. The only response was the jingling of Fortunato’s hat. Then, he suddenly has a sensation of heart sickness, which he blames on the dampness of the catacombs. He hurriedly finishes the last of the wall, cementing the final stone in place. Finally, he puts back the pile of bones and tells Fortunato to rest in peace. No one has disturbed the place for 50 years.
We can infer that when Montresor says he grows heart sick, and perceives it is on account of the catacombs, what he actually feels is a sense of regret for his lost friend.
Kameron Moore
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September 29, 2013
I agree with your response to number one. Montresor simply states he seeks revenge because of the many injuries that Fortunato has caused. Montresor never explains what or why these insults caused him so much pain and suffering to lead him to killing Fortunato. I especially agree with the fact that if Fortunato had truly caused Montresor an extensive injury that Fortunato would have apologized, yet he did no such thing. If Fortunato had truly done Montresor an immense wrong, he would have apologized to save his life.
Alyssa Grove
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September 29, 2013
In response to question 1, I agree that Montresor never explained what Fortunato did. The thought of when Fortunato doesn't make any effort to respond to Montresor's actions that Fortunato might not know what is happening is an excellent point. The fact that Montresor could be insane is also one that would make perfect sense with regards to his actions in the story.
Samantha Kinard
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October 1, 2013
I agree with your answer to number one because Montresor never mentioned the insults that Montresor claims Fortunato had made. The fact that Fortunado didn't think to apologize for whatever it was that he had done is also a superb point.
Griffin Gabler
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September 29th, 2013
1) What key detail is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions from about Montrésor himself?
In the story "A Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, there is a leak in the beginning of the story. One key point that left the audience in confusion; this key point is the insulting of Montresor. In the beginning of the story Montresor is describing how he is going to plot his revenge on Fortunado. The key detail is that we do not know "how" he insulted him. The omission in the story is that Montresor has taken this "insulting" way too far. He is already plotting how to kill the man.
2) What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunado is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
It is ironic how Fortunado is dressed because he is such a polite and intelligent and he chooses to wear a silly had with bells on it. One would think that he would dress more appropriate or fancy.
3) Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story.
After Montresor is torturing Fortunado, keeping him chained to the wall, begging him for mercy? Montresor shouts Fortunado a number of times; you hear the jingling of his jester hat. He throws his torch down the last aperture of the wall and then hears his hat, after that he squeezes the last brick into place and plasters it up.
What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
I can infer that Montresor is feeling regretful or sinful when he says, "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs".
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9-29-13
1.) What key detail is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions from about Montrésor himself?
The key detail that is missing from Montresor's account to plot against Fortunato is what did Montresor really do to make Fortunato insult him. This omission raises a question about Montresor himself because is Fortunato really the one who started it and deserves to die?
2) What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunado is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato's clothing is ironic because in the story he was wearing an outfit that looked like something a clown would wear. The costume is silly and reflects of his personality because he was silly enough to follow this man that he insulted and trust him enough to the point where he risks his own life just to get his hands on a bottle of wine. Also he is silly because when the walls were encrusted with niter, he had a severe cough but continued on even with his cough.
3) Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story
In the last paragraph, Montresor called for Fortunato to see if he was still alive. He got to reply back so he dropped his torch into the last open hole. Only a jingle of Fotunato's hat replied. When Montresor heard that he started to feel guilty and debated if killing Fortunato was really necessary. He placed the last brick in the remaining spot and covered it up with the bones. He then said may he rest in peace. You can infer that he was feeling a little bit guilty and maybe wished he could take back his actions but then proceeded his job.
I agree with your answer to number 2. The irony comes directly from the fact that he is both dressed like a court 'fool' and is 'foolish' enough to follow Montresor into the Niter crusted catacombs. Even as Montresor chains him to the wall, he is still 'foolish' enough to believe it is just a joke.
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September 29, 2013
I agree with question number three, he felt guilty but he also has been planning and waiting for the right opportunity to kill Fortunato for a long time.
Chantal Savoie
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September 29, 2013
1.What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
Montresor tells us that he has been made fun of and taunted, but we have no proof of this accusation or any idea of how extreme the insults were. Perhaps if we were aware of the extremity of his remarks, then we would understand his vengefulness and possibly even agree. The omission makes us question whether Montresor is overacting about what has or has not gone on between Fortunato and himself. Also, we wonder whether Montresor is even mentally stable or whether he is ill in the mind.
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Personally, I believe the irony is that he is dressed as a jest, someone who is usually quite comical. He is dressed to go to the Carnival in which is also a humorous, and entertaining place. Montresor believes this man has been making fun of him, which is exactly what a jest would do. Therefore I believe the irony lies in the theme of comedy in Fortunato’s actions and appearance.
3.Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
Fortunato did not answer. Montresor through a torch into the room, and it struck Fortunato’s bells. He became sick because of the wet surroundings. He hurried to finish the job. He finished the wall, and placed all the bones back in their original spots. Fortunato’s body has gone undiscovered for 50 years.
I personally feel as though Montresor is realizing what he has just done and becomes disheartened, because now he must make the trip back through the sticky, damp catacombs all by himself.
Kameron Moore
DeleteMr. Richards, Block 1
September 29, 2013
I agree with your answer to number two. Fortunato was dressed as a man who would normally entertain in humorous ways with little intelligence. That is exactly what he did with Montresor. He foolishly falls prey to Montresor and never realizes it. All while he entertains Montresor in his final hours.
Blake Lee
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October 1, 2013
I agree with answer number 2 because you correctly linked his jest outfit with other events in the story.
Cara Obluck
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September 29, 2013
1) While Montresor is luring in Fortunato he does not appear to give Fortunato enough time to realize why his “friend” is planning to kill him. Therefore, you do not know if there was really a reason in the first place and maybe Montresor himself does not have a reason for the murder.
2) In the story, it is ironic that Montresor is wearing a jester suit because jesters are supposed to be represented as joyful and blissful however, in the story Montrresor is killed in his suit which instead of contenttimes is tragic and miserable.
3) In the last paragraph of the story Montresor flings a torch into the small hole he has yet to fill with the last ston in his wall. When Montresor says that his, “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs” he is really saying that he almost feels sorrow and guilt for his wrong deed but is refusing to say it and instead blames it on the molding of the catacombs.
Gage Duncan
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Mr. Richards
September 26, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The main key detail that is missing from Montrésor’s account of his plot against Fortunato is that he never stated the true reason why wanted to kill Fortunato in the first place. Nothing was said about what Montrésor specifically endured. This omission raises a certain question if Montrésor had a reasonable excuse to murder Fortunato. All the reader can do is to infer that the insults given to Montrésor were harsh enough to commit a homicide.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato’s costume is ironic because he is dressed like a court jester. Court Jesters are known for being fools and acting comical during the medieval times. Fortunato acted like a court jester because he was easily tricked into Montrésor’s plan. Since he was acting like a fool it was easier for Montrésor to kill him.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
In the last paragraph of the “Cask of Amontillado” Montrésor shown a beam of light into the recess because Fortunato was not replying to Montrésor. All Montrésor could see was the bells that are on top of Fortunato’s hat. Then he finished the job and plastered the rest of the wall up. He then said that nobody has found the body for fifty years. When Montrésor says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs." I believe that a wave of guilt hit him. He did not want to admit that he is guilty so he blames his feelings on the dampness of the catacombs.
Cody Akre
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English 9 H
9/29/13
1.What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The key detail that is missing from Montresor’s account of his plot against Fortunato is what Fortunato had done to Montresor to earn such a harsh punishment. This leaves the reader on a cliffhanger because the author does not imply Fortunato’s words towards Montresor. The omissions raise questions about Montresor himself because the readers do not understand why Montresor feels the way he does toward Fortunato. The readers then ponder about their own theories to what has happened between the two characters. What has Fortunato done to Montresor to deserve such a gruesome revenge from Montresor? How does Montresor feel after he convicts his murder?
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato’s costume is very ironic to the story. Jesters are fools and in this case, Fortunato acts in that manner which is perfect for Montresor’s plan. Fortunato is treated with great respect by Montresor and is coaxed into going into the catacombs to taste the amontillado. During the process, he gets very drunk by all of the alcohol he has been drinking. In the catacombs, Fortunato is oblivious to Montresor’s plan to kill him. While chained to the wall, he still does not have a feeling of threat by Montresor which is very foolish of him.
3.Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
Montresor listens for Fortunato’s voice and when no answer is heard, he throws the torch into the last hole in the wall. Montresor finishes the wall by pushing the last brick into the wall and plastering it up sealing Fortunato in. With a thought of regret, Montresor contemplates about what he has done, but then he ignores his scruples and thinks nothing of it. Montresor leaves with his last three words of “rest in peace”. You can infer that he felt guilty about what he had done but then continued knowing that he cannot take back what he had done.
James Rockwell
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English 9H
September 29, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
When Montresor gives his account of his expansive plot against Fortunato, he omits what exactly Fortunato did to him in the first place. The only thing he mentions is, “The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge”(Cornell,372).This omission of specific reasons can bring you to doubt he has any solid motives in the first place. Maybe he isn’t completely sane at all.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
Fortunato is wearing more or less a court fool’s outfit. He’s wearing funny hat with bells on it, and is very drunk even before Montresor gives him more alcohol. This is ironic because he gets fooled by Montresor time and time again. From believing he had the amontillado, to thinking it was a joke as Montresor shackled him to the wall.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
Fortunato did not answer. I threw a torch into the small opening left and listened as it fell. The only reply was a jingling of bells. The humid air of the tunnels were making me sick. I quickened my pace to finish the wall. I placed the last brick and sealed around it. Against the newly formed wall I replaced the rampart of bones. For 50 years since then no person has disturbed the bones. May Fortunato rest in peace.
When he says his “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs” he was basically bragging about what he had done. At first he makes you think he was feeling guilty, or sad, however adding the “on account of the dampness of the catacombs” takes away from that. He isn’t sick because he was killing his friend, he was sick because of the humidity of the tunnels.
Alyssa Witzig
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September 29, 2013
1.) What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
~ One key detail that is missing from Montresors plot to kill Fortunato is how he made fun of him. He never really explained or elaborated on the fact that Fortunato made fun of him. This raises questions on why he killed him and that Montresor could be mentally insane.
2.) What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
~Montresor states that Fortunato was wearing a motley, a jester costume and a hat with bells on it. The costume represents that he is a joker or a fool. Fortunato is an expert in wine tasting and the fact that Montresor tricked him and made him look like a fool makes it ironic.
3.) Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor’s state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
~Paraphrase: Fortunato still did not answer. I threw my torch in the remaining hole and it fell unto the bells which made a jingling sound. I felt sick because of the dampness of the catacombs. I finished the last tiers in a hurry. I fastened the final stone in and put the bones back into place. No one has discovered them for fifty years. Rest in peace!
~I can infer that Mentresors conscious is making him second guess and feel guilty that he just buried a man alive. In a way Montresor kind of regrets killing him but he also just accomplished something he has wished to do for a very long time.
Alyssa Grove
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English 9H
September 29, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself? The act that Fortunato committed to Montresor to deserve the harsh and cruel punishment of murder is something that is addressed minimally throughout the story. All that is known about this is that Fortunato has done many horrible things in the past, but this one in particular caused Montresor to seek revenge. It also involved the Amontillado, due to Montresor tauntingly saying "Amontillado" to Fortunato while chained to the wall. Montresor believes that because of the unknown action Fortunato had performed, that he deserved to be killed. There is no clue regarding if what Fortunato did was something worth dying for. If Montresor killed Fortunato for some excusable action, Montresor would be considered a cruel murderer who kills those who do anything negative towards him.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can. Fortunato was dressed to resemble a jester. A jester is joker, trickster, or fool who wears a cap with bells and carries a mock scepter. He plays jokes and pranks on others. As motely as Fortunato is dressed, it is Montresor who is tricking him.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."? Montresor began to feel a sense of guilt after placing the last of the tiers and leaving Fortunato inside the catacombs to die a long and painful death. He dropped his torch through the last hole of the wall. In return, he heard Fortunato's bells on his hat jingling. When Montresor's "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs" it is his way of feeling sorrowful about what he has done. However, he quickly blames this feeling on being in a damp area in order to forget about the guilt. He finally puts the remaining stone into position. Montresor glances at the bones he had moved out of the way so that he could trap Fortunato and thinks about how he was the one who moved the bones to make this plan possible. That he was the one to put it all in motion; he was the one who did the killing. He closes by saying rest in peace to his old friend Fortunato who he had just killed.
Ava Dickerson
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What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
One key detail that is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato is what Fortunato exactly said or did that would cause Montresor to hate him so much. It is also a possibility that Fortunato did not do or say anything wrong at all. For example, Fortunato seems to be kind to Montresor when at the carnival,” He accosted [Montresor] with excessive warmth...”(Poe, 372). If there there truly was some rivalry between the two, one would doubt that Fortunato would treat Montresor so kindly throughout the entire story. The lack of information regarding Montresor's motive to kill Fortunato would make one question whether Montresor acted rationally or not.
What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
To begin, Fortunato is said to be wearing,”... motley. He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells”(372). This is ironic because Fortunato is a very high-ranked, respected man. Wearing such an outfit is what the fools did, not men such as Fortunato. However, at the same time it makes sense, since Fortunato was stupid enough to be willingy led down to his death.
Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
The last paragraph in the story says Montresor throws a torch into the recess and then his heart grows sick. He blames his sick feeling on the dampness of the catacombs and rushes to finish his work. No one goes back down there for an extremely long time.
I believe that Montresor began to feel guilty when the passage says his heart grew sick, but brushed it off to be a result of his surroundings.
I kind of disagree with you on number 1 because what if Fortunado did not realize that he insulted Montresor in a way where he would get offended by it and would want to kill Fortunado.
Delete1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
ReplyDeleteMontresor has no evidence to prove that Fortunado insulted him in the past. How do we know that Montresor is not some crazy psychopath who is killing an innocent person for personal pleasure? What if he enjoys killing people so he makes up stories about what they did to him to make it sound better that he killed them. Also doesn’t it seem weird that he is killing Fortunado just because he insulted him! Shouldn’t there be a better reason.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
I think it is ironic that he is dressed in hats that jingle, a big cloak, tights, and funny shoes almost as if he was trying to be a joker for the carnival. Like he was trying to catch someone’s eye, or maybe just trying to make a statement. He could have even been trying to disguise himself so that Montresor could not find him.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
Basically what the last paragraph is saying is, Montresor throws a torch into the room where Fortunado was and it hits him. That is where Montresor realizes he is now officially dead. Montresor feels guilty in a way when he says his, “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs.” Then he decides to end his day of work and paste the last bone on his wall. He left Fortunado down in the cellar to rot. For fifty years no one disturbed Fortunado in his tomb. In pace requiescat (rest in peace).
Madison Owen
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1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
-The key detail missing in Montresor's plot against Fortunato is that Montresor never tells the reader about what Fortuanto did or said. It could have been something as small as mocking him or a much larger problem. If Montresor had told the reader what Fortunato did, the murder plot may have made more sense than just killing a person for no reason. It also shows that Montresor could just be a man wanting to kill someone even though they did nothing wrong.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
-They way that Fortunato is dressed is ironic to me because he is dressed similar to a clown with a jingle hat and tights and at the fair gets drunk by Montresor. That is what Montresor wants though so he basically just made Fortuanto look like a fool by being so easily convinced.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
-To me, what the last paragraph is saying is that Montresor feels a little guilty about killing Fortuanto. When he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs" it means that when he threw the torch in the small aperture of the stone wall and all he heard in response was the sound of jingling bells he felt a small amount of guilt for killing him, but knew it had to be done.
I like the way you described the last paragraph.
DeleteBryce Spigarelli
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English 9H
September 29, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
In the story, Montresor explains that he could no longer bear the insults from Fortunato, but he never says how he insulted him. Montresor never told us what Fortunato specifically said to him that Montresor took as an insult. This raises the question about Montresor’s sanity. Montresor might have took something that Fortunato kept repeatedly saying to him and took it as an insult. I beat that Fortunato was not even trying to insult Montresor and never realized that Montresor felt insulted. The fact that Montresor decided to kill Fortunato is evidence that Montresor is mentally unstable. A normal response would be to maybe insult the man back or throw a punch not kill him.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
I find it ironic that Fortunato was dressed like joker. This is ironic to me because Fortunato would later on foolishly fall right into Montresor’s trap. This making fortunato seem as fool or clown just like the costume he wears.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
The last paragraph is saying that Montresor is starting to feel guilty for killing Fortunato. He also starts to feel sad. To try to get away of this feeling he quickens his progress and finishes building the wall. Montresor is starting to feel guilty and when he says his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs." it means that the setting is just adding to his gloomy mood he is having.
I agree with what you think about his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."? I think the way you worded how he felt was spot on.
DeleteBridget Powers
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English 9H/ Period 3
September 29, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
Montresor’s account of the walk from the catacombs to the spot where the cask of amontillado was very suspicious on how he ambushed Fortunato and chained him so easily. One knows that Fortunato was drunk to begin with, but really nothing is said. This leads to question about Montresor himself on how he may not be truthful.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
It is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed because he is a jester and jesters are fools that are easily played. Fortunato is simply outwitted by Montresor because he is egotistic about his skill for wine. Another reason why his outfit is ironic to the situation is because the jesters are known to be cheerful and spirited which is the complete opposite of Fortunato’s immolation. The irony of his costume foreshadows his death.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
The last paragraph phrases that Montresor throws a flaming torch into the last open spot in the wall and seals it off with last brick. Then he says that no one has found the body for 50 years. For example, when Montresor throws the torch into the aperture he thinks, “My heart grew sick- on account of the dampness of the catacombs” (Poe, 379) tells the reader that he, for a second, had a feeling of guilt and sorrow that was then overcome by the feeling of being sick from the dampness of the catacombs.
Sara P
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9/29/13
1.What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The one key detail that is missing from Montresor's plot is that he never specified what Fortunado did to him. Throught the whole story there was never any evidence showing what Fortunado did that was so terrible. Fortunado never acted in a rude in anyway through out the whole story if anything he was quite polite. It makes you wonder if the events that Montresor claimed happen were just part of him imagination. For all we know Montresor could be a paranoid psychopath that enjoys killing people.
2.What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
It is ironic because Fortunado is dressed like a court jester. Throught the whole story Montresor is treating him like a joke and tricking him like the fool he is dressed as.
Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story.
He did not answer. I threw the torch through the remaining hole and let it fall inside. The answer was only the jingling of bells. I grew worried on the account or the damp catacombs. I hurried to finish the job. I pushed the last stone in place; and sealed it up. The bones in the wall had not been disturbed for 50 years. Rest in peace Fortunado.
What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
I think Montresor's feel slightly guilty of what he did to Fortunado. I do not know if he felt more guilty about his actions or worried of the thought that someone might find out.
I agree with you for number one because Montresor doesn't ever specify what Fortunato has done so the reader never finds out what he has done that insulted Montresor enough to want to kill Fortunato.
DeleteJessie Stevenson
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English 9H block: 3
September 29, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
~ The key detail missing from Montresor’s account plot against Fortunato is the reason for wanting to kill Fortunato. The reader is told at the beginning that Fortunato has insulted Montresor many times. As a result to this Montresor vows revenge, but however it never specifies what Fortunato actually says that frustrates Montresor.
~ The omission raises questions about Montresor such as, has Fortunato actually done Montresor wrong or is Montresor just overly sensitive with insult? Was what Fortunato said meant to be taken lightly or as a joke, or had Fortunato done something so wrong to deserve his punishment to be killed?
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
~ The reader is told that Fortunato is dressed in,”parti-Striped dress” and is also wearing a hat with bells on it. It is to be assumed that Fortunato is a clown or comical character. This is extremely ironic because this short story is more of a gloomy, dark, mysterious story that you particularly do not see clowns in. It is also ironic because the way the story sets up meeting Fortunato you would assume that he would be more of a dark malicious man but is then is wearing what is described as a clown costume which was not to be expected.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
~ “It was silent after my call. I threw my torch into to the last hole in the wall remaining. The only sound I had heard was the jingle of one of the bells ringing from Fortunato’s hat. I quickly finished up my job and covered the last bit of space in the wall with my last stone and plastered it up. For 50 years no has yet to find Fortunato or the crime I have committed. Rest in peace.”
~You can infer that Montresor has achieved his goals but is felling the slightest bit guilty of the crime he has committed.
English 9H Block 3
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September 29, 2013
1) Although Montrésor seems to hate Fortunato with every fiber of his body, he never mentions what he did to deserve to die. Without this important piece of information, Montrésor’s character and sanity is questioned. It can not be determined whether there was a cause to his vengeance, or if he was simply a murderer.
2) Fortunato was dressed as a jest, which dresses silly and makes those around him laugh, which is ironic because supposedly he had done Montrésor wrong and continuously insulted him. People who dress like this often make fun of others, which is what Montrésor hates him for. Also, the carnival is a enjoyable place, but Montrésor is just thinking about vengeance and murder.
3) Montrésor put the torch through the small opening left to allow him to see in the darkness and he only saw the bells on Fortunato’s hat. He blamed his guilty feeling on the dampness of the catacombs. Montrésor then sealed up the wall with the last brick. He then saw the only bones, which hadn’t been seen or touched for fifty years. Then, sarcastically, Montrésor said “rest in peace”. I can infer that Montrésor had a guilty conscience and almost regretted what he had done, but blamed it on the catacombs to convince himself that he did not feel pity.
1. The key point missing from the story is that we never find out exactly why Montresor wants revenge. The insult that Fortunato said was never discovered. Fortunato was kind during the entire story, so we had no reason to mistrust him ourselves.
ReplyDelete2. The fact that Fortunato was dressed like a jester/clown was ironic because a clown or jester is usually of good nature and brings laughs wherever they go.
3.The last paragraph of the stpry describes Montresor throw a torch into the almost sealed of room and push the last brick into place. He then says that Fortunato was not disturbed for 50 years.
Montresor was obviously slightly insane. He says his heart grew sick on account of the catacombs, but i think it was his scruples telling him that this was wrong. He is second guessing himself.
Sabrina V
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9H
September 30th, 2013
1. Key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How
does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The key detail missing from Montresor’s account of his plot against Fortunato is his reason. In the short story, Montresor explain how Fortunato has wronged him, but never says quite how. The plot leading up to the murder was quite intricate, packed with small details. Still there was no explanation of how awful the things Fortunato did to Montresor were. Was Montresor actually wronged, or was it simply a pitiful reason for killing Fortunato?
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
A lot of this story is influenced by irony, including dramatic and situational irony.
It is quite ironic that Montresor is dressed as a fool, because on the whole trip down to the Catacombs, he acts very foolish, even though he is about to murder. This brings me into my next point of dramatic irony. This occurs throughout the course of the story, because the readers know about the murder and Fortunato does not. Situational irony occurs when Fortunato figures out that he was not lead to a wonderful evening of Amontillado, but his death.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs.”
He still did not answer, I raised my torch to see through the final gap. The only sound heard was that of the jingling bells. I hesitated finishing my job. I forced the last stone into the gap, and sealed it up- Rest in peace.
You can infer that when Montresor states his “ heart grew sick- on account of the dampness of the catacombs” that he is feeling a slight heartache, or regret.
1. The main detail that is missing is why he even decided to murder fortunado. It raises question , because he is just killing to kill especially if he does not have a reason. If he had a reason it would be justifiable (pending on the situation).
ReplyDelete2. It is highly ironic that Fortunado is dressed up in a jester suit and jingling bells hat, because the whole purpose of a jester in the royal hierarchy is to be funny and full of life. He was actually not funny at all and as we well know, at the end of the story he was not full of life.
3. There is no answer from fortunado. so montresor tosses a torch through the remaining hole in the wall he layed. he heard fortunado burn and he started to get sick from the dampness of the catacombs. He set the last stone in the hole. Then he sat down on a pile of bones and said "in pace requiescat!" (379, Poe). I can infer that montresor does not even care about what he has done and is only concerned with his well being.
Ian Jeffer
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Mr. Richards
September 30 2013
I agree with number two because it is very ironic that Fortunato is dressed like a court jester and acts like one until the end.
DeleteAlex Laggren
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English 9H Block 3
September 30, 2013
1. Montresor never truly explained to Fortunato why he was exacting revenge upon him. It shows that Montresor could have taken Fortunato’s remarks a little to seriously and had been rash about his decision on Fortunato. But we do not know what Fortunato said. We may never know how much the things said could have harmed Montresor.
2. The way Fortunato is dressed is ironic because he dressed like a court jester and acted like a fool while he was drunk. He acted as a jester would and he was dressed like one. Fortunato was also easily tricked by Montresor and did not understand what was unfolding at that time, jesters are fools and can be easily tricked. Fortunato also show to be very bright and joyous in the beginning and court jesters bring joy by acting in comical manners.
3. Montresor threw his torch into the final opening of his wall and let it fall to the other side. All that was heard on the other side of the wall was a jingle of bells. Montresor felt some remorse but dismissed it as a result of the moisture from the catacombs. He then filled the final piece of the wall and left. Montresor stated that in the fifty years he has had since the murder he has never been caught and finally says rest in piece to the new addition of bones in the catacombs. The sickness in his heart he dismissed could be taken as remorse for the murder he recently committed. Montresor felt something about killing Fortunato but realized what he was doing and stopped it.
I agree with your response to the first question, as I believe Montresor may have overreacted to friendly teasing from Fortunato, because he never states specifically why he is exacting his revenge on Fortunato.
DeleteMitchell Wente
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English 9H Block 2
October 1, 2013
1: In the short story "A Cask of Amontillado", Montresor never brings to light the specific actions that Fortunato has committed to insult him. This raises some questions. For example, is Montresor overreacting to Fortunato making little teasing remarks and poking fun at him, or has Fortunato done Montresor some serious wrongs? This could mean Montresor is even more violent.
2: Fortunato is wearing a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head is surmounted by the conical cap and bells, showing that he is dressed for a party. This is rather ironic because he is dressed for a party, while he is nearly upon his own dark death.
3: Montresor tossed his torch into the opening of the wall, and let it fall to the ground on the other side. the only response was a jingle of bells. Montresor felt guilt, but would not admit it, so he told himself that the moisture of the catacombs was the cause. He hurried to end what he had started by placing the final stone into it's proper position, and plastered it all up. Never in fifty years would any human disturbed Fortunato's final resting place.
Blake Lee
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English 9H Block 2
October 1, 2013
1) A detail left out in the short story, "A Cask Of Amontillado", was what Fortunato had done to berate Montresor. It could have been consistent teasing or a public humiliation. This raises an important question. Is Montresor reacting appropriately? I believe that it depends on what Fortunato had done.
2) Fortunato is dressed as a jester. This mirrors what he has done in a way. It mirrors how he had teased Montresor, but perhaps not fully. His attire is amusing due to the events that follow. Especially how jesters are meant to be hapy and entertaining, whereas Fortunato nds up dying in the end.
3) Montresor checks on Fortunato by throwing his torch into the final opening in the wall. When the only response is Fortunato's hat bells, he finishes the wall. Claiming that the catacombs made him wish to leave, he departs, condemning Fortunato to death.
Samantha Kinard
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English 9 Honors Block 3
October 1st, 2013
1. What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
A: The key detail Montresor is missing in his plot against Fortunato is proof that Fortunato had insulted Montresor. In the book Montresor doesn’t even mention the insults Montresor claims Fortunato has said to him. This makes me wonder if Montresor lied about Fortunato insulting him.
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
A: Fortunato’s outfit is described as a jester costume with bells on his hat and a striped dress. This is ironic because Fortunato is practically a fool for falling into Montresor’s trap of him killing Fortunato.
3. Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
A: In the last paragraph of The Cask of Amontillado, Montresor lets the torch fall from his hands as the jingling of bells return from Fortunato’s hat. Montresor says that his heart grows sick, but he realizes that it’s just the dampness of the catacombs. Montresor pastures the last stone and no one disturbes Fortunato from there on.
Michael Huber
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1. What exactly did Fortunado do or say to Montresor is not specified. What made him feel the need to get revenge? Is Montresor insane or just a normal man pushed to do something evil?
2. Fortunado is dressed in a jester costume. It could be that he was foolish for going down to the catacombs or that him being foolish to Montresor which led him to his death.
3. I think it shows that he does not think right, he had just murdered someone but thinks that he feels bad just from the dampness of the catacombs.
Payton Atkins
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1.What key detail is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato? How does this omission raise certain questions about Montresor himself?
The key detail that is missing from Montresor's account of his plot against Fortunato is any proof of what Fortunato did to Montresor in the first place. This could make someone question if Montresor was being honest about the reason for the murder or if there had been a reason at all!
2. What is ironic about the manner in which Fortunato is dressed? Be as specific as you can.
One reason that it is ironic that Fortunato is dressed as a clown or “town fool” is because he is eventually tricked by Montresor and acts like what he is dressed up as, which is a fool.
3.Paraphrase the final paragraph of the story. What can you infer about Montresor's state of mind when he says that his "heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs."?
In the last paragraph of this story, Montresor tosses his torch into the remaining hole in the catacombs wall before sealing it up. Then his “heart grew sick-on account of the dampness of the catacombs." To me, I think Montressor feels guilty for a single moment, but he says it was just the dampness of the catacombs. He then finishes his work by patching the final stone and saying sarcastically, “rest in peace.”