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mixanguyen
mixanguyen
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High School - 11th Grade

Describe the setting of "The Cask of Amontillado". Explain why it is effective.

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Posted by mixanguyen on Thursday September 4, 2008 at 9:43 AM and tagged with setting, the cask of amontillado.

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  1. michael336 Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

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    The story takes place during Carnival/Mardi Gras celebrations (possibly in New Orleans?).  Montresor meets Fortunato as the latter is celebrating, perhaps a little too much.  The alcohol mixed with party atmostphere make Fortunato more easily led in search of this fabulous wine. 

    From the life of a party, down to the depths of the earth in the crypts below Montresor's home, the setting symbolizes Fortunato's journey from life without cares to his death at the hands of Montresor.  The creepiness of the the crypts, with cobwebs, loose mortar, etc. juxtapose the gaity of the carnival, providing an even greater contrast lending itself to the eerie mood.

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    Posted by michael336 on Thursday September 4, 2008 at 9:53 AM


  2. brandih

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    This question has also been previously asked. Please see the link below for more answers.

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    Posted by brandih on Thursday September 4, 2008 at 10:43 AM