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kitkat123
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What character traits make Fortunato such an easy prey for Montresor? "The Cask Of Amontillado"

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Posted by kitkat123 on Wednesday September 26, 2007 at 10:55 AM and tagged with characters, the cask of amontillado, traits.

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  1. jamie-wheeler Teacher
    College - Sophomore

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    Fortunato is easily persuaded by flattery, so much so that he fails to hear anything sinister in Montressor's voice or in his motives.  he wants to believe he is thought of as a great wine expert (the snobbiest, arguably, of all snobs) and the appeal to his specialized knowledge is the only leash Montressor needs to lead the unwitting prey to his doom.  

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    Posted by jamie-wheeler on Wednesday September 26, 2007 at 11:13 AM