- While you were trying to figure out exactly why Montresor was so upset with Fortunato, Montresor was monomaniacally plotting revenge. Here’s a step by step account of his perfect revenge.
- Prepares and plans everything in advance
- Acts kindly toward the victim
- Finds the perfect time
- Identifies the victim’s weakness
- Establishes an alibi
- Persuades the victim to drink enormous amounts of alcohol
- Mocks the victim
- Persuades him to drink more
- Mocks him more
- Lures him to an isolated location
- Mocks him more
- Leaves him to rot and die
For more on teaching “The Cask of Amontillado,” check out this full length teacher’s guide, which includes more details on Montresor’s revenge, an annotated copy of the story, and common core aligned lesson plans with graphic organizers. It’s only $5.95
Last Updated on February 25, 2016 by Trenton Lorcher
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How can you change a GLARING mistake on the Lesson Plans page? It says that “Young Goodman Brown” was written by Poe. I am NOT saying this was you, but I just thought someone might see it on a Poe LP….
Thanks, Stephanie. It is I who made the typo. And it is a typo. I do know who wrote “Young Goodman Brown.” Thank you so much.