The Cask of Amontillado

The Cask of Amontillado

Summary



The narrator, Montressor, states that he has been insulted by his acquaintance Fortunato, and he seeks revenge. He wants to do so in a measured way, without any risk to himself. He decides to use Fortunato's fondness for Italian wine against him. During the carnival season, the narrator approaches Fortunato, telling him that he has acquired something that could pass for Amontillado (a light Spanish sherry). He tells Fortunato that since he was not around, a man named Luchesi tasted it. Fortunato is apparently competitive with Luchresi and claims that this man could not "tell Amontillado from Sherry." Fortunato is anxious to taste the wine and to determine for Montressor whether it is Amontillado or not. Fortunato insists that they go to t...