In the opening of this story, you can tell that the character of Montressor is seeking revenge against a man he considered to be his friend. Montressor describes how he has "suffered a thousand injuries" by his friend Fortunato. By injuries, i believe he meant verbally and not physically. And a...

Katherine Chopin has a different opinion of love, marriage, than most writers of her day. In her writing she indicates to her readers that marriage, though built on a foundation of love can not contain passion. Love is considered a feeling that inspires passion, and romance. It continues on thr...