Objectives After studying “The Cask of Amontillado,” students will be able to Summarize the plot and interpret the story’s conclusion. Describe the main characters, identifying their...

The first sentence of “The Cask of Amontillado” makes it clear that this is a story of revenge. What has Fortunato done that compels the narrator to punish him? According to the narrator, what...

Characters Revealed Through Irony: This lesson plan focuses on Poe’s use of irony in developing the main characters in the story, Montresor and Fortunato. Students will identify...

So you’re going to teach Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado.” Whether it’s your first or hundredth time, “The Cask of Amontillado” has been a mainstay of English classrooms for generations....

"The Gift of the Magi" In the basic exposition, we meet the character Della... A.) Crying on the couch B.) Selling her cooking C.) Eating lunch with her husband D.) Working as a maid What is the...

“The Cask of Amontillado” Essay Options Choose one of the essay options below, and write a well-organized paper answering the prompt (question). You must write at least 1 page (the front side of...