wo happenings occur in sequence with each other. While Fortunato is screaming his last breath, people above him are celebrating a joyous occasion.
             Poe uses verbal irony in order to poke fun at the appearance of Fortunato. Noticing his ill appearance Although it is perfectly clear that Fortunato is afflicted with a severe cold Montresor makes sure to note Fortunato's appearance. "My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How remarkably well you are looking to-day." (HBOF, 11). The reader can see that Montresor is clearly "playing nice
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