“My Ideology of Revenge.” By Montressor Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” is a story of revenge. One that deals with a premeditated philosophy of retribution. This is set forth by the main character and narrator, Montressor. One thing remains unclear as the story concludes. Did Montressor indeed follow his own theory of retribution as he carried out his plan, which leads to the death of Fortunato? Or did Montressor get caught up …showed first 75 words of 617 total…

…showed last 75 words of 617 total…have shed some light onto these questions. I honestly can say that I do not know. This isn’t a clear yes or no type of question. I feel that some more information is needed to answer it. I also believe that Edgar Allen Poe purposely left this bit of information out. It leaves you to wonder...what did Fortunato do that induced this madness by Montressor. Good luck in trying to figure it out.