He uses verbal ironies, dramatic ironies, and situational ironies throughout "The Cask of Amontillado" to show vivid details. The pervasive irony of Montresor's account complicates attempts to understand his motivations and other conflicts at the heart of the story. At the same time, layers of irony also contribute to the horror tone of the story (Short Story Criticism). The name “Fortunato” represents good fortune, which is the opposite of what will happen to him. Montresor said: “My dear Fortunato, you are fortunately met. How remarkably well you are today,” he pretends so that Fortunato will follow him into the catacombs (985). Upon meeting him, Montresor's plan to kill Fortunato began. insults that Montresor is killing him (Rambo). Poe uses a lot of irony throughout "The Cask of