Question: How does not knowing what Fortunato did to Montressor intensify the horror of this story?

Answer: Fortunato could possibly be innocent and Montressor could be crazy.

Question: Explain how Montressor’s family motto is related to the story? To the actions of Montressor?

Answer: The family motto is “no one attacks me with impunity.” He believes that no one would disrespect him more than once.

Question: How does Montressor manipulate Fortunato? What character traits make Fortunato easy prey for Montressor?

Answer: Montressor uses reverse cycology to manipulate Fortunato. Fortunato’s pride makes him easy prey for Montressor.

Question: Characterize Montressor. What kind of person is he?

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Question: Contrast the setting in the beginning of the story with the setting where Montressor takes Fortunato.

Answer: In the beginning, it was carnival time and happy. At the end is gets dark and gloomy when they enter the catacombs.

Question: What is the setting? What details of the setting contribute to the horror of this story?

Answer: The setting is the catacombs. The darkness and gloomy setting contribute to the horror of the story. The drunkenness and death also contribute.

Question: What might Fortunato’s name mean?

Answer: Fortune, Luck

Question: Why might Fortunato’s name be ironic?

Answer: The root of his name is fortune, but his fortune is death.

Question: Explain the mood of this story.

Answer: Macabre, Creepy, Gloomy

Question: Who is the protagonist of this story?

Answer: Montressor, a protagonist has a goal to achieve and Montressor does have a goal which is to kill Fortunato. The protagonist does not have to be good or even likable.