English 11 – Mr. R.

Martin Name:______________________________

Cask of Amontillado - (Edgar Allen Poe)

Questions:
1. Why was Montressor so intent on seeking revenge against Fortunato?
2. How did Montressor succeed in getting Fortunato into the wine cellar?
3. A. Describe the Montressor coat of arms.
B. What was the family motto?
C. What does it mean?
4. Who is the protagonist? Antagonist? What kind of charactors are they and why?
(round, flat, static, developing etc.)
5. List 3 types of conflict found in this story and give examples of each.
6. How did Montressor finally get his revenge?

Vocabulary:
Define the following terms:
1. impunity 4. absconded
2. redress 5. gait
3. rheum 6. immolation
4. flambeaux 7. Fettered

Irony:
Point out the irony in each of the following: (identify the type and how it is ironic)
a. Fortunato’s name
b. His masquarade of a jester
c. Montressor’s “concern” over the cold, damp night and Fortunato’s health
d. His toast to the dead
e. His pride in his knowledge of good wine
f. “May he rest in peace”

Symbolism – is a representation of something. It is something concrete that stands for

something abstract. (a heart = love; a flag at half mast = honoured death)

Find five examples of symbolism in “The Cask of Amontillado” and explain what they
may represent in the story (go deep here).
English 11 – Mr. R. Martin Name:______________________________

Devise a plotline for Poe’s “Cask of Amontillado”:

Climax

Falling Action

Rising Action

Conclusion

Hook:

Setting:

Characters:
 English 11 – Mr. R. Martin Name:______________________________

Compare the Poe’s “Tell-Tale Heart” to “Cask of Amontillado”:

Tell-Tale Heart The Black Cat Cask of Amontillado

Symbolism

Use of Irony

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Figures of - -
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Narration
Point of view