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daneejo16
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What is the setting of "The Cask of Amontillado"? What details of the setting contribute to the horror of this story?

The setting of the cask of amontillado

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Posted by daneejo16 on Saturday November 29, 2008 at 4:12 PM and tagged with details, horror, setting, the cask of amontillado.

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  1. dneshan
    dneshan Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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    The setting of "The Cask of Amontillado" is in Italy during the carnival season.  Even more specific than that, the bulk of the plot takes place in the vaults, cellar, or catacombs beneath the home of Montressor, the story's main character and narrator.  The most important detail of the setting that contributes to the horror or suspense of the story is the fact that the two main characters, Montressor and Fortunado, are walking through a vault underneath Montressor's family mansion which holds the dead remains of his ancestors. 

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    Posted by dneshan on Saturday November 29, 2008 at 7:04 PM


  2. brandih

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    This question has also been previously asked and answered. Please see the links below for more information, and thank you for using eNotes.

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    http://www.enotes.com/cask-amontillado/q-and-a/what-setti...

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    Posted by brandih on Wednesday December 3, 2008 at 11:03 AM

  3. mharyle
    mharyle Student
    High School - 9th Grade

    ewan cho...!!!!!!

     

     

    hehehe.....>!!!!!!

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    Posted by mharyle on Thursday March 5, 2009 at 1:08 AM