The Cask of Amontillado Foolishness and Folly Quotes Page 1
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| Quote #1 He had a weak point–this Fortunato […]. (5) |
Is weakness the same as foolishness? Some would argue that weakness and foolishness are both necessary to human survival. What would Montresor think about that idea?
| Quote #2 In painting and gemmary, Fortunato, like his countrymen, was a quack–but in the matter of old wines he was sincere. (5) |
Fortunato had some interests we might forget about as the story progresses. Montresor implies that he is an artist with a sideline in fine gems. Because he talks about all Italians, we have reason to doubt Montresor’s claim that Fortunato is “a quack.” His statement sounds foolish.
| Quote #3 The man wore motley. He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. (6) |
We wonder what Fortunato wears when he’s not doing the carnival thing. This image haunts the narrative. The contrast between Fortunato’s clothing and the somber world of the catacomb create a sense of true creepiness.
