Conflict
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In his story, "The Cask of Amontillado," Edgar Allan Poe introduces the reader to the twisted plot Montresor, the narrator, uses to seek revenge upon his "friend," Fortunato, by burying him in a wall. Poe takes the reader into the dark and gloomy catacombs of Montresor's palace, where most of the story takes place. The author uses symbolism and irony significantly to reveal the story's theme; revenge. Poe's use of revenge in this chilling horror story leads the reader to believe that when a person is forsaken or betrayed, people generally seek revenge for inner-self "injuries." Through the use of character and conflict, Poe depicts the story of "The Cask of Amontillado."
Since Montresor narrates along with the use of dialogue, the reader is provided with an indirect look into his thoughts. Montresor is a rounded character who takes great pride in his family. This is indirectly made obvious when Montresor introduces the reader to his family motto, "no one harms me unpunished." Montresor is also static because his revenge on Fortunato is completely premeditated. In the end, Montresor shows a hint of remorse for his actions when he says, "Rest in Peace!..