North Lake College The Cask of Amontillado Story by Edgar Allan Poe Analysis
Question Description
I’m working on a English writing question and need a sample draft to help me study.
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Answer the following with reference to The Cask of Amontillado. Make sure you only use the version of the story in the link I have provided. DO NOT use any outside sources (other than the story) for this assignment.
1. Summarize (in 2-3 sentences) the plot of the story.
2. Why do you think Montresor never gives detailed information on how exactly Fortunato had hurt him ‘a thousand times’? Do you think the thousand times is meant to be taken literally? Why or why not?
3. Briefly (4-5 sentences) describe the personality of Montresor, mentioning at least 2 specific examples from the story to justify your answer.
4. Why do you think Montresor chose this particular method/type of revenge? Would another method have been better? Why or why not?
5.List any three symbols you find in the story, along with what they symbolize.
6. What do you think is the main theme/moral of the story? Briefly (4-5 sentences) explain your answer.
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