Breakdown of the Cask of Amonitlla

Stephanie D'Aquila
ENC 1102/Beauregard
10-20-03

Title: The Cask of Amontillado

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

About the Author: Born in Boston January 19,1809. Died October 7,1849 in Baltimore.

Plot Summary: In "The Cask of Montillado" Montressor leads his enemy, Fortunado into
his vaults to taste a rare, fine sherry. After luring Fortunado there Montressor chains
him up and then proceeds to build a wall and traps him in the vaults.

Characterization: The story mentions many characters but the story is based on Montressor, the
diabolical narrator of the story.

Point of View: Edgar Allen Poe writes this story from the perspective of Montressor who seeks revenge
agains Fortinato in an effort to support his time-honored family motto :"Nemo me impune lacessit"
(No one can attack me without being puni...