Read “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe and this brief biography of Poe. Construct a 1-page response to these questions using specific examples from the text:
- How does the plot of “The Cask of Amontillado” unfold, and how does it contribute to the portrayal of anger and revenge?
- Explore the role of the setting in the story. How does the catacomb setting influence the development of the plot and contribute to the overall atmosphere?
- Discuss the tone used in “The Cask of Amontillado.” How does the tone contribute to the depiction of anger and revenge? Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.
- Analyze the characterization in the story. How does the STEAL (Speech, Thoughts, Effects on Others, Actions, and/or Look) of Montresor help convey the thematic concept of “anger and revenge”?
- Construct a thematic statement for “The Cask of Amontillado” and explain your choice.