The Cask of Amontillado is a Confession Written by Montreso

A Study of The Cask of Amontillado A Summary of the Story â€Å"The Cask of Amontillado,† is a confession written by Montresor, who clearly states that the antagonist, Fortunato, has irreparably insulted him. Poe makes it clear that Montresor has been insulted, however, he never reveals what Fortunato has don to insult him. Montresor seeks to uphold his family’s motto, â€Å"Nemo me impune lacessit, which translates to, No one insults me with impunity. Montresor is under the impression that he must not only make Fortunato realize his wrong doings, but that he must also punish the guilty with impunity. Montresor uses his knowledge of Fortunato to lure him into his trap. He tells Fortunato that he bought a cask of Amontillado and that Luchesi, a man who Fortunato is not fond of, is going to taste test the wine for him. This hurts Fortunato’s pride, which is made obvious when he repetitively states that Luchesi cannot tell the difference between Amontillado and Sherry. Fortunato predictably insists on tasting the Amontillado rather than allowing Luchesi to do so in order to prove how useful and important he is. Montresor leads him into the catacombs where he claims the Amontillado is being stored. Montresor lures Fortunato further and further into the catacombs by using reverse psychology. Montresor insists that they must turn around or else Fortunato will become sick from the nitre on the walls, which causes Fortunato to obsess over tasting the wine himself. While walking