ELLEN BLANCHE M.

LABRADOR BS ARCHITECTURE 1B THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

AUGUST 13, 2012

The story begins with the Montresor, the narrator of the story, explaining the reason for the crime. According to Montresor, the victim, Fortunato has committed numerous injuries against him but it wasnt until Fortunato insulted him that he vowed revenge. Montresor meets Fortunato in the carnival. He told him that he bought a cask of Amontillado and regrets that he didnt consult Fortunato about it because hes an expert in wine and also, hes not sure if the wine is genuine. This is Montresors trap to Fortunato because he knew that Fortunato is an expert in wine. He told Fortunato that hes on his way to Luchesi and he doesnt want to bother Fortunato about the wine because hes busy. But Fortunato is quite persistent and he should judge the wine instead of going to Luchesi that knows nothing about the Amontillado wine. Montresor finally agreed to Fortunato and they both went to Montresors house. Upon arriving, the house was empty just as what Montresor has planned. They went to the Montresors family tombs and Fortunato began to cough due to the nitre walls around. Montresor told him that he should just reject the errand and go home but Fortunato insisted that he would not die of cough. As they go deeper in the tombs, they began to discussed about Montresors family motto; Nemo me impune lacessit which meant No one insults me with impunity. They also began drinking their drink called Le Grave. At one point, Fortunato ask Montresor about the sign of the mason but Montresor didnt understand because hes not a mason himself. Then Montresor showed a trowel to Fortunato which made him confuse. When they reach the bottom of the tombs, Montresor chained him in the wall and began to make a cemented tier on Fortunatos body. At first, he was confuse but then he realizes the situation and he began to wail in dismay. He rested for a while and checked his handiwork. When daylight came, Fortunato began to scream which made Montresor alarmed. But he remembered the security of his position and join yelling with Fortunato. Just as Montresor is about to complete the wall, Fortunato laughed thinking that this was a prank but he realizes that Montresor is sincere to what he was doing. He begged Montresor for mercy but Montresor ignored him and finish his task. . The last sound he hear from Fortunato is the jingling bells. Montresor finishes his work with the phrase In pace requiescat or May he rest in peace.

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