INsane or not insane That is the question
Insane Or Not Insane? That Is The QuestionSome people wonder is Montressor was insane in the short story of "The Cask of Amontillado." Well to me, he was. I say this because would a sane man want revenge on a person? Would a sane man want to kill someone in such a slow and painful way? That is the idea that is going to be discussed in this essay. "I must not only punish but punish with impunity (p. 149) That line in itself just says that he is not a normal thinking human being. This is when he starts to make out his plan of retribution. During this time, Montressor was careful not to arouse Fortunato's suspicions. "...Neither by word or by deed had I given Fortunato cause to doubt my good will. I continued...to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation (p. 149). Fortunato had a weakness, which Montressor thought could be good for his implementing his plan. Fortunato prided himself upon being a connoisseur of fine wines. In this respect, they were both equals. So therefore, he knew that he would catch on to the bait and fall into the trap. Montressor knew that Fortunato had been drinking and this was even more of a good thing for him. He had shown his gratitud
"Yes, " Montressor said, "let us be gone. But once again, He wanted to taste the Amontillado and he was putting himself closer and closer to his own death. I laid the second tier and the third, and the fourth; and then I heard the furious vibrations of the chain. For the half of a century no mortal had disturberd them. During this time, Fortunato's intoxication started wearing off and he started to hear sloe moans coming from inside. Montressor responded and echoed Fortunato's laughter. WE will go back; you will be ill, and I cannot be responsible. "True," Montressor replied, "the Amontillado" (p. Impossible! And in the middle of a carnival!" (p. Fortunato was also placing himself in the trap by suggesting that they go to their vaults to taste the Amontillado.
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