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Essay / Betrayal and revenge in The Cask of... by Edgar Allane Poe
He did not show, even through words, that he was going to kill. Furthermore, he did not let Fortunato know that he intended to hold a grudge against him. his immolation (8-10). One evening, when Fortunato was drunk, Montresor told him that he had bought a barrel of wine called Amontillado: “But I received a pipe of what passes for Amontillado, and I have my doubts (25). » He understood that Fortunato “prided himself on his know-how in matters of wine (12)”. He tricked him into going to his house to check out the drink by telling him he could invite Luchresi, an apparent rival of Fortunato, instead, "As you are engaged, I am on my way to Luchresi." If anyone has a critical turn, it's him. He will tell me (37-38). When they left, Montresor put on a mask and quickly headed to his property. He was sure no one would be able to see them together on Fortunato's last night. Additionally, Montresor knew Fortunato perfectly and used his knowledge against him. He planned his action carefully and executed it slowly. It seems that Montresor anticipated his revenge with joy. As they travel through the cavern, Montresor gives Fortunato many opportunities to leave. Fortunato appears weak against the niter growing on the walls and coughs repeatedly. Montresor commented on Fortunato's health and asked