The Cask of Amontillado Author Biological Information Literary Focus Theme Narration Conflict Characters Plot
Author Edgar Allen Poe 1809-1849
Biological Information 1809-1849 Coined the phrase "Short Story" Wrote Poetry and Short Stories
Literary Focus Imagery Point of View
Theme A persons weaknesses can allow another to manipulate him or her.
Narration 1st Person
Conflict Internal: Montresor vs. Fortunato External: Man Vs. Man
Characters Montresor: The narrator never revealed how Fortunato "insulted" him Fortunato: Italian nobleman with a liking for fine wine
Plot Exposition: Montresor vows revenge Narrative Hook: Montesor tells Fortunato about the Amontillado Rising Action: Fortunato insists on going to Montresors vault. (Led to the furthest chamber) Climax: Montresor chains Fortunato to wall and bricks up the wall Falling Action: Montresor hears the jingling of Fortunato's bells Resolution: Montresor reveals that no one has discovered the crime for 50 years