In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," the protagonist, Montresor, seeks revenge against Fortunato for a past insult. The story unfolds during a carnival, where Montresor finds the perfect opportunity to lure Fortunato into the depths of his family's catacombs by promising him a rare wine—the Amontillado. Fortunato, prideful and intoxicated, eagerly follows Montresor, unaware of the dark fate that awaits him. As they progress further into the catacombs, Fortunato's health deteriorates, yet he remains oblivious to Montresor's true intentions. The tension escalates until Montresor finally reveals his plan, leaving Fortunato trapped in a wall, echoing despairingly as Montresor seals him in. The chilling quote, "Yes," I said, "for the love of God!" exemplifies the themes of irony and vengeance that permeate the story. Montresor's chilling resolve contrasts with Fortunato's desperate pleas, highlighting the depths of betrayal and the darkness of revenge.

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," the protagonist, Montresor, seeks revenge against Fortunato for a past insult. The story unfolds during a carnival, where Montresor finds the perfect opportunity to lure Fortunato into the depths of his family's catacombs by promising him a rare wine—the Amontillado. Fortunato, prideful and intoxicated, eagerly follows Montresor, unaware of the dark fate that awaits him.

As they progress further into the catacombs, Fortunato's health deteriorates, yet he remains oblivious to Montresor's true intentions. The tension escalates until Montresor finally reveals his plan, leaving Fortunato trapped in a wall, echoing despairingly as Montresor seals him in. The chilling quote, "Yes," I said, "for the love of God!" exemplifies the themes of irony and vengeance that permeate the story. Montresor's chilling resolve contrasts with Fortunato's desperate pleas, highlighting the depths of betrayal and the darkness of revenge.