LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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Montresor continues to give Fortunato alcohol
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Montresor continues to use reverse psycology, shedding light on the fact that Fortunato has a cold, and they should not be underground
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Montresor talks to Fortunato about how great his family is.
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Montresor traps Fortunato in the wall.
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Montresor chains up Fortunato to the wall
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Detailed explanation-1: -Reverse psychology is used when Montresor tells Fortunato that he shouldn’t go and he is going with Luchesi instead, which makes Fortunato want to go. It is also used when Montresor tells his servants to stay home and work but says he definitely won’t be back until morning, knowing that they would leave.
Detailed explanation-2: -However, Fortunato was determined to taste the wine and insisted on being taken to Montresor’s home. Montresor complied while wrapping himself in a cloak to make sure that he would not be recognized.
Detailed explanation-3: -An example of how he uses reverse psychology in “The Cask of Amontillado” is when Montresor asks Fortunato to experience Amontillado, but then at the same time says, “… I will not impose upon you good nature. I perceive you have an engagement” (Poe 4).
Detailed explanation-4: -Montressor leads Fortunato deep into the pillazo, where he then chains him to a wall, seals up the entrance with his trowel, and leaves Fortunato to never be heard from again. Because of Fortunato’s foolishness and arrogance, he is made an easy target for Montressor.