Question

Which phrases in this excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" contribute to its gruesome atmosphere? @cecormier

Answer 1

@TurningTest

Answer 2

@texaschic101

Answer 3

@bohotness

Answer 4

@fuyukoharayo

Answer 5

where's the excerpt

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I had scarcely laid the first tier of the masonry when I discovered that the intoxication of Fortunato had in a great measure worn off. The earliest indication I had of this was a low moaning cry from the depth of the recess. It was not the cry of a drunken man. There was then a long and obstinate silence. I laid the second tier, and the third, and the fourth; and then I heard the furious vibrations of the chain. The noise lasted for several minutes, during which, that I might hearken to it with the more satisfaction, I ceased my labours and sat down upon the bones. When at last the clanking subsided, I resumed the trowel, and finished without interruption the fifth, the sixth, and the seventh tier. The wall was now nearly upon a level with my breast. I again paused, and holding the flambeaux over the mason-work, threw a few feeble rays upon the figure within.

A succession of loud and shrill screams, bursting suddenly from the throat of the chained form, seemed to thrust me violently back. For a brief moment I hesitated, I trembled. Unsheathing my rapier, I began to grope with it about the recess; but the thought of an instant reassured me. I placed my hand upon the solid fabric of the catacombs, and felt satisfied. I reapproached the wall; I replied to the yells of him who clamoured. I re-echoed, I aided, I surpassed them in volume and in strength. I did this, and the clamourer grew still. @ cecormier and the answers are in the image

Answer 8

what image?

Answer 9

The image attached please help

Answer 10

I'm not seeing an image....try reposting it, maybe I'll see it then

Answer 11

@cecormier

Answer 12

Let me think...I think it's B or E but I'm not sure, give me a few mins

Answer 13

I think E sounds more gruesome so I would go with that