1. The Cask of Amontillado
Author
Biological Information
Literary Focus
Theme
Narration
Conflict
Characters
Plot

2. Author
Edgar Allen Poe

3. Biological Information
Coined the phrase "Short Story"
Wrote Poetry and Short Stories

4. Literary Focus
Imagery
Point of View

5. Theme
A persons weaknesses can allow another to manipulate him or her.

6. Narration
1st Person

7. Conflict
Internal: Montresor vs. Fortunato
External: Man Vs. Man

8. Characters
Montresor: The narrator never revealed how Fortunato "insulted" him
Fortunato: Italian nobleman with a liking for fine wine

9. 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