Gothic Imagery in Amontillado
Words: 692 Pages: 2 5507In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," the theme of revenge is intricately woven throughout the narrative, significantly driving the actions and motivations of the main character, Montresor. As both the protagonist and narrator, Montresor recounts the story of his profound betrayal by a so-called friend, Fortunato. The tale opens with a declaration of Montresor's long-suffering endurance of numerous offenses by Fortunato, culminating in a vow for vengeance: "The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best […]