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  What is the significance of the catacombs in the short story, "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  Posted by yukjkawaii20 on Nov 17, 2009 at 06:19 PM

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  While the narrator's friend was chained, what was Montressor doing in the Edgar Allan Poe short story, "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  Posted by sheilaboom on Nov 16, 2009 at 06:40 PM

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  What happens to Fortunato in "the Cask of Armontillado"?

  Posted by sonny11 on Nov 11, 2009 at 06:32 PM

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  What is the characterization of Montresor in "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allen Poe?

  Posted by omar100 on Nov 4, 2009 at 02:50 PM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado," what observations provide clues to the narrator's state of mind?

  Posted by ashleys14 on Nov 4, 2009 at 09:33 AM

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  Explain: "In an instant he had reached the extremity of the niche, and finding his progress arrested by the rock, stood stupidly bewildered."

  Posted by landerman on Nov 1, 2009 at 07:30 AM

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  Explain: "It was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my friend."  

  Posted by landerman on Nov 1, 2009 at 07:19 AM

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  Can you break down this sentence for me: "In painting and gemmary, Fortunato, like his countrymen, was a quack."  

  Posted by landerman on Nov 1, 2009 at 06:45 AM

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  What are three examples of verbal irony in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" that does not directly involve Fortunato?

  Posted by thebrighterdays on Oct 30, 2009 at 01:29 PM

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  What is one reason that the reader knows Montresor is an unreliable narrator?

  Posted by kingdomheart on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:43 PM

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  What does the word "pipe" mean  in Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado?"

  Posted by cellie on Oct 23, 2009 at 07:27 PM

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  Why did Montresor kill Fortunato in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  Posted by thefknbestxo on Oct 20, 2009 at 07:08 PM

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  What does the black cloak symbolize in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  Posted by gochick on Oct 15, 2009 at 02:17 PM

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  What does Fortuanto's costume symbolize?

  Posted by gregshawty on Oct 13, 2009 at 07:08 PM

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  Who is the protagonist and antagonist in the story "The Cask of Amontillado?"

  Posted by ilyforever on Oct 11, 2009 at 09:16 PM

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  How does the point of view of "The Cask of Amontillado" affect Montresor's characteristics?

  Posted by simplyimani on Oct 11, 2009 at 06:11 PM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado," how do Montressor's personalilty and emotions convey the story's theme?

  Posted by simplyimani on Oct 10, 2009 at 10:12 AM

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  What was Fortunato's weak point?

  Posted by mmmm123 on Oct 9, 2009 at 05:03 AM

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  In what ways does Montresor display his madness? Is it fair to consider him sadistic?

  Posted by electromagnetic on Oct 8, 2009 at 09:57 AM

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  How does survival of the fittest relate to the story "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  Posted by onlywg on Oct 6, 2009 at 09:49 PM

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  How does the setting in "A Cask of Amontillado" build suspense?

  Posted by tota22 on Oct 6, 2009 at 09:20 AM

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  Why does Montresor keep suggesting that they go back?

  Posted by juliamaya on Oct 5, 2009 at 07:48 PM

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  How does Fortunado insult Montresor twice in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  Posted by abcdefgxerin on Oct 4, 2009 at 05:29 PM

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  What is Fortunato's role in the Cask of Amontillado?

  Posted by sah456 on Oct 3, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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  In what ways are Montresor and Fortunato alike in "The Cask of Amontillado"? How are they different? Compare and contrast.

  Posted by fcm1987 on Oct 1, 2009 at 08:03 PM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado" what are 5 ways Poe uses foreshadowing to give you clues about the story's outcome?

  Posted by jello561 on Sep 29, 2009 at 06:29 PM

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  What are some examples of mood and tone in The Cask of Amontillado?

  Posted by stephanie777 on Sep 29, 2009 at 02:27 PM

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  What is a good thesis statement and what is a good conclusion for an essay subjecting the story "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  Posted by kikoisflip on Sep 28, 2009 at 06:12 PM

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  Why does Montresor tell Fortunato about the amontillado?

  Posted by xoabercrombiecutiexo on Sep 27, 2009 at 04:36 PM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado" what is Montresor's attitude toward revenge or punishment?

  Posted by jojo88 on Sep 27, 2009 at 03:00 PM

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  In the "Cask Of Amontillado", why does Montresor say to Fortunato, "Yes, for the love of God"? Is he being serious? Or is he being sarcastic? Why?

  Posted by kikoisflip on Sep 24, 2009 at 05:41 PM

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  Poe beleived the first sentence of a story should sell the effect the author is trying to create. Does Poe acheive that aim in the story? Explain.

  Posted by atomlab on Sep 22, 2009 at 09:35 PM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado" can you find any evidence of humor in the story?

  Posted by nikchick on Sep 20, 2009 at 05:09 PM

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  How can you conclude about Montresor's feelings toward those who have allegedly wronged him?

  Posted by mrscena516 on Sep 18, 2009 at 08:59 AM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado" compare and contrast Fortunado and Montresor. What are some of their actions and utterances to prove this evidence?

  Posted by kikoisflip on Sep 16, 2009 at 08:59 PM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado" where does Montresor take Fortunato to get revenge?

  Posted by kris71 on Sep 15, 2009 at 06:43 PM

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  What devices does Poe use to create and heighten the suspense in "The Cask of Amontillado"? 

  Posted by leti123 on Sep 13, 2009 at 06:00 PM

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  How does the meaning of Montresor's name in "The Cask of Amontillado" relate to what "makes" him seek revenge upon Fortunato?

  Posted by kenelle on Sep 9, 2009 at 04:20 AM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado", who are the minor characters?

  Posted by natrinatri on Sep 7, 2009 at 05:46 PM

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  What can the reader infer about Montresor's social position and what evidence does the text provide that Montresor is an unreliable narrator?

  Posted by amick9788 on Sep 7, 2009 at 03:05 PM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado" how does Montresor get Fortunato to come with him to his vault?

  Posted by lilchel on Sep 4, 2009 at 12:05 PM

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  How does Monstresor describe Fortunato's strengths and weaknesses?

  Posted by bigbabygt on Sep 3, 2009 at 05:03 PM

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  Why does Montresor end his story with the latin phrase meaning "May he rest in peace"?

  Posted by jazzaria on Aug 31, 2009 at 04:56 PM

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  What is Edgar Allan Poe's style of writing in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  Posted by bill5 on Aug 29, 2009 at 01:04 PM

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  Who (if anyone) is the narrator (Montresor) talking to at the end of "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  Posted by kkipp09 on Aug 28, 2009 at 02:18 PM

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  Why does Montresor wait so long to tell everyone what he has done to Fortunato?

  Posted by taranicole09 on Aug 28, 2009 at 02:04 PM

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  When the narrator says to Fortunato, "I was silly enough to pay the full Amontillado price without consulting you in the matter," he is appealing to?

  Posted by craziboi on Aug 24, 2009 at 05:51 AM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado," why does Montresor vow revenge on Fortunato?

  Posted by katfish on Jul 27, 2009 at 06:18 PM

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  "My heart grew sick - on account of the dampness of the catacombs." How would you describle the narrator's reliability/objectivity?  

  Posted by shellyk224 on Jul 27, 2009 at 11:59 AM

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  In "The Cask of Amontillado" does Montresor feel guilt when he kills Fortunado?  And where is the evidence in the story?

  Posted by afreet on Jul 18, 2009 at 12:13 PM