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dannna
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High School - 12th Grade

In "The Cask of Amontillado", how does the following quote prove that Montresor is intoxicating Fortunado?

"Drink ,I said presenting him the wine"

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Posted by dannna on Tuesday November 25, 2008 at 6:17 PM and tagged with characters, fortunado, intoxicating, montresor, quote, the cask of amontillado.

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  1. mwestwood
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    First of all, Fortunato is probably already intoxicated since it is the Carnival.  Then, supposedly in order to help ward off the cold, Montesor offers Fortunato a bottle of wine, a Medoc.  This is a strong wine, and Fortunato's eyes sparkle after he imbibes it; Montesor plays to the foolishness of Fortunato.

    When Montesor later continues his feigned concern "Your cough--"  Montesor replies,"It is nothing...let us go on.  But first, another draft of the Medoc.  Quite inebriated, Fortunato is more than willing to take a bottle on his own as he is unwittingly lead farther into the crypt.

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    Posted by mwestwood on Tuesday November 25, 2008 at 7:38 PM