The Cask of Amontillado Group

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anam01
anam01
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In what country is the story, "The Cask of Amontillado" set?

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Posted by anam01 on Sunday September 7, 2008 at 10:35 PM and tagged with setting, the cask of amontillado.

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  1. michael336 Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    The setting is not determined.  Fortunato is mentioned as being Italian (Montresor's contempt for Italians adds to his contempt for Fortunato), but Montresor may possibly be French (the French frequently display a strong antipathy toward other "lesser" nationalities).    Since the Montresor home has been occupied for many generations, it is assumed that is somewhere in Europe, though New Orleans is also a possibility (due to the mention of the carnival--Mardi Gras).

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    Posted by michael336 on Monday September 8, 2008 at 6:49 AM