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An 8 page research paper/essay argues that Poe's commentary on how to go about writing a short story, and also by the use of Latin in the narrative, and Poe's characterization of Montresor all substantiate the thesis that Montresor's confession does not represent remorse, but rather pride in his accomplishment, i.e., the prefect murder. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Poes tales of horror" (Cody 36). Peter Orner describes how a recitation of "The Cask of Amontillado" made the audience feel as if Fortunados moans were "tackling out of our
own chests and his chains like they were jarring beyond the mortar of our own walls" (Orner 53). In short, it is a deeply disturbing narrative, expertly written and
thought provoking, which has generated considerable scholarly critical opinion. In this body of literature, there has been extensive debate as how to the storys correct interpretation. Some scholars have
argued in favor of understanding the story by focusing on Montresors irrational behavior. Others, such as John Gruesser, have posited insightful interpretations that focus on the nature of the
story, which takes the form of Montresor confessing to an unnamed listener. Gruesser argues that Montresor was compelled to confess because of his guilty conscience and that, because of this
confession, "Fortunato literally and figuratively gets the last laugh in the tale because he knows that lies ahead for Montresor and himself in the next world" (Gruesser 129). In
other words, Gruesser presumes that Montresor believes in traditional Christian dogma and, therefore, considers himself doomed to hell for committing murder. The following interpretation of "The Cask of Amontillado" takes
a diametrically opposed stance to this view, as it seems much more likely, particularly when one considers Poes careful and meticulous characterization of Montresor, that Montresor perceived himself in terms
of being an instrument of God when he enacted his revenge, as it is only in retrospect, having accomplished Fortunatos death long ago, that Montresor expresses any sympathy or pity
for his victim. This interpretation is substantiated, first of all, via Poes commentary on how to go about writing short story, and also by the use of Latin in
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