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In the “Cask of Amontillado”, Poe uses vague background information and dark, decayed surroundings to illuminate the vengeful personality of Montresor as well as foresee the inevitable destiny that befalls Fortunato. Montresor’s life is surrounded if not e ....

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.... part shows that there is an insecurity about the character and that he feels as though there is nothing note worthy or significant about him. This extreme amount of resentment and insecurity only highlights all the vengefulness that is built up inside of Montresor and gives the prediction of a conflict between the two. The setting of the event as it unfolds begins at a jovial party with costumes and such. Poe establishes a rather happy and cheerful mood to surround the situation at hand in order to establish Fortunato’s state of being. Fortunato is dressed much like a clown with all the bells and whistles, which portrays him as being ....