Think back to the events that take place in "The Cask of Amontillado," and think about the attitudes and actions of the characters. Now, write a theme statement for "The Cask of Amontillado."

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umm · Answer

If you remember the small summary of my explanation on your last post, do you remember some of the actions that were done?

Anonymous1babes · Answer

yea

umm · Answer

Okay, so what are a few characteristics would you say you've noticed. Remember, how Montresor felt towards Fortunato?

Anonymous1babes · Answer

Montresor feels wronged by Fortunato because of some insulting remark or action Fortunato made toward him i think

umm · Answer

Yes, he was `hurt`, and because of it he wanted revenge, and normally people are `angry` and taking it out on things, but in Montresor's position, he took it out on Fortunato and killed him.

umm · Answer

How do you think Fortunato felt, and what did Montresor convince him about?

Anonymous1babes · Answer

i think Fortunato felt silly in a way because of what he did

umm · Answer

If you need a reference, here's the short summary I have in your previous post.

The moral of the story, Montresor wanted revenge with Fortunato for ruining his life and sought out to kill him. By doing so, he got Fortunato drunk in his wine cellar and took him deeper into the winer cellar and buried him alive.

umm · Answer

@anonymous1babes wrote:

i think Fortunato felt silly in a way because of what he did

Ah, with evidence from the story, I wouldn't say I agree with that. Evidence shows that he got intoxicated/drunk, plus he was fooled by Montresor's action for telling him about a special wine.

Anonymous1babes · Answer

ohhh yea so not silly maybe angry with the way that the other guy made it seem like 
it was "special wine"

umm · Answer

Here's part of the story, does this explain how Fortunato felt?

"Go on,” I said. “Go in; the 
Amontillado is in there.”
Fortunato continued to go 
forward, uncertainly. I followed 
him immediately. Soon, of course, 
he reached the back wall. He 
stood there a moment, facing the 
wall, surprised and wondering.

Anonymous1babes · Answer

yes thank u

umm · Answer

Okay, can you write out what your answer may be? If necessary, I can review it and continue to assist.

Anonymous1babes · Answer

yes no problem

Anonymous1babes · Answer

In the end of "The Cask of Amontillado" Montresor kills Fortunato but begins to feel guilt which makes you believe maybe revenge was not the best idea because guilt is a terrible feeling. I wrote this down but im not sure if its correct

umm · Answer

I personally agree with this.
If I may add in.

In the beginning of "The Cask of Amontillado", Montresor if overcome with anger that he has the need to get revenge on Fortunato for hurting him in his past.

So, by doing so, Montresor convinces Fortunato to join him in his wine cellar to find a special wine of his, but as they go deeper into the wine cellar, Fortunato becomes intoxicated/drunk, and also becomes curious as to how much further they have to go, as well as surprised once they have reached the end.

Montresor decided to use it to his advantage to start burying Fortunato alive, and  as soon as Montresor realized what he has done, he's overcomeed with grief and shock.

umm · Answer

If you'd like, you may use that. (: