Irony in “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
Introduction The irony is used to weave a tale of retribution in Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Cask of Amontillado,” which gives the plot a further degree of intricacy. Using dramatic and verbal irony to hint at the approaching catastrophe, the main character, Montresor, pursues revenge on Fortunato, whom he perceives to be his ... Read More
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