2. Plot Climax Rising Action Falling Action Resolution Exposition
Structure and relationship of actions and events in a story
Climax
Rising Action
Falling Action
Resolution
Exposition

3. Exposition
Setting: The characters are attending a carnival somewhere in Italy then they will eventually end up in an underground catacomb/vault.
Characters: The two main characters are Montresor and Fortunato and they reference another character by the name of Luchresi.
Problem/Conflict: Montresor wants to take his revenge on Fortunato
Fortunato is dressed liked a fool and is intoxicated from the beginning of the story; Montresor is dressed in a black cloak and is wearing a black mask

4. Rising Action Montresor’s plans get set into motion
Montresor greets his “friend” with tension, Fortunato does not feel this tension nor does he realize he has insulted Montresor
Montresor begins talking about the Amontillado and tempts Fortunato
Montresor then talks about how Luchresi will be able to help him more
Fortunato then exclaims, “Luchresi cannot tell Sherry from Amontillado”.
Montresor’s plans get set into motion

5. Climax
Montresor lures Fortunato down to the vaults/catacombs by persuading him with Amontillado
The atmosphere changes from an exciting party feel to a very dark, mysterious and scary atmosphere
Fortunato begins coughing due to the nitre, Monstresor urges his friend to return to the palazzo but Fortunato refuses

6. Falling Action
Montresor offers Fortunator Medoc (more to drink) to calm his cough but he is actually making Fortunato become more intoxicated
Montresor “surprises” Fortunato by chaining him to a wall in the “niche”
Begins to build wall
Fortunato pleads for his life, Montresor mocks him

7. Resolution
Montresor begins to feel ill before placing the last brick (nitre or guilt?)
Before placing the last brick Fortunato is silent; Montresor puts his torch inside to be sure he is still in there…he’s cant see anything but he can hear the jingling of the bells on his cap
The cap jingles in defeat and fear
Montresor places the final brick and then conceals his deed by moving bones in front of the new wall

8. Conflict Struggle between two opposing forces
Man versus Man: Montresor seeking revenge on Fortunator
Man versus Self: Montresor feeling guilt before placing the last brick(?)

9. Mood
What is the different between mood and tone?
Let’s see how many we can come up with……….

10. Symbolism The character’s clothing…specifically Fortunado
Montresor’s Family Crest
Family Motto: "Nemo me impune lacessit,“
or "No one insults me with impunity."

11. Themes
Revenge
Deception
Pride
Any others?