Comparing Cask Of Amontillado By Ray Bradbury And Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allen Poe and Ray Bradbury were both amazing authors of many books. They wrote books and short stories about the supernatural, unlike many other authors. They caused their readers to think about the deeper meaning(s) about their stories. In their stories they use many literary devices : foreshadowing, imagery, irony, allusion, and symbolism that enhance their stories. Though they have things in common with their styles of writing, there are also some differences that they have.

“Evil is always devising more corrosive misery through man's restless need to exact revenge out of his hate.” This quote by Ralph Steadman, exemplifies the heart of the character, Montresor, in Edgar Allen Poe's short story “The Cask of Amontillado.” Poe, a compelling writer, weaves together a story in such a way that it captivates and entices the reader to want more, even if it leads to mounting horror. He is an author that develops characters and reveals their complex personalities through descriptive language and imagery. The reader is able to imagine, in their mind's eye, the plot being played out. One very effective technique Poe employs in his story is the rich use of irony. “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe uses, dramatic, verbal, and situational irony to foreshadow the unfortunate death of Fortunato.

Edgar Allen Poe and Rey Bradbury were known for dealing with suspense in their stories. Even though their styles are similar, they lived in drastically different places and time periods. Edgar Allen Poe was discovered as an author in Baltimore Maryland, and he was born in 1809. Rey Bradbury lived most of his life in Los Angeles, and was born in the 1920’s. These two writers are well known for their specific writing genres. Poe was one of the first people to write horror and suspense stories. Bradbury was one of the first people to write about science fiction the way it is written today. Even though these two writers share a similarity, there are drastic differences in their stories.

What ways are Poe and Ray Bradbury similar? What ways are they different? In Poe’s and Bradbury’s stories there is foreshadowing, foreshadowing is a warning or a hint that something is going to happen. In the Tell Tale Heart, Poe made the killing of the old man recognizable early in the story. Ray Bradbury made the house “dying” clear because the house had no purpose anymore, so eventually it died in a fire. Bradbury had the house have no purpose, the story would be boring if the house had not died. Both Poe and Bradbury have a mysterious writing style. In the Tell Tale Heart Poe formed the story , so that the reader would have to imagine what happened to the butler and the police. In There Will Come Soft Rains, Bradbury leaves the story off on “Today is August 5, 2026, Today is August 5, 2026, Today is….” the author formed it so that the reader would think of different scenarios to end the story.

Everybody will eventually want revenge on an old friend or just someone they know. Montressor, similar to many people in the world, wants revenge on one of his old friends, Fortunato. The story opens with, “The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge” (Poe 212). In this statement, Montressor tells the reader what the cause of his revenge against Fortunato is. “The Cask of Amontillado”, written by Edgar Allen Poe, tells the story of how Montressor brings Fortunato into the catacombs to bury him alive. Montressor, from the story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe, is insane because he lies about wine to get Fortunato into the catacombs, he plays off of Fortunato’s ego, and he buries Fortunato alive.

Edgar Allen Poe is a famous poet and writer who has published many famous works. Of all these works “A Tell-tale Heart” and “The Cask of Amontillado” are notorious for setting the standard in horror literature. These two short stories tell narratives of men who are driven mad and snap into extremely aggressive behaviors. The two men lure their victims to a dangerous state of complacency that could have easily aided in the rise of the phrase “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer”. Although they both share this similarity they both handle and respond to their situations quite differently. Poe very easily writes in a way that makes the readers uncomfortable because they can appreciate the narrator’s perspective.

He obsesses to revenge with physically and perfectly, and also enjoys it during the process of the plan. He is not lazy to prepare for revenge, he takes advantage of Fortunato’s pride well and lures him to the vaults. He chews well and enjoys the last moment of his death. In this story “The Cask of Amontillado”, Montresor is described a very callous and cruel man. Poe describes the mental state of a man who is going to kill people horribly and admirably. In addition, his the last word “In peace requiescat!” expresses Montresor’s cruel and horrible character that he is indifferent of his friend’s death he despite killed him. This is the mental state of a man who is going to kill

Fortunato appears with an ill- looking “He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted but the conical cap and bells.” He dresses like a jester, and there is a big joke on him soon. “Amontillado!” Fortunato feels really exciting about tasting a rare wine and keeps looking for Amontillado. Fortunato does not know that Amontillado is not real and is only made up by Montresor to put Fortunato to his unfortunate death. He is the only person who thinks that Amontillado does exist in the vaults. Fortunato refers to Montresor as his friend in the story as well. He also toast man people buried in the catacombs, but he does not know that he will become one of them in a few moments. Dramatic irony is used heavily throughout the story, and creates more interesting, humorous effects. Fortunato has asked Montresor whether he is of the “brotherhood” or the masons. Montresor replies yes, and shows him a trowel as a sign. In fact, Montresor is a mason, “With these materials and with the aid of my trowel, I began vigorously to wall up the entrance of the niche.” He uses his trowel to build a wall that will bury Fortunato forever. These results are different from what the readers expected which is called situational irony. Montresor is clever with his plan of revenge. Starting with convincing Fortunato to get Amontillado, Montresor chains Fortunato to the wall, buries him alive, and gets revenge.

The use of first person point of view in “The Cask of Amontillado” allows readers to have direct insight to the thoughts and plans of Montresor. The start of the opening line in “The Cask of Amontillado” caused me to feel very brief sympathy for Montresor. Montresor claims to have suffered a thousand injuries from Fortunato, as a reader I sympathized for Montresor because he appeared to be a victim who was only determined to avenge himself. Rather quickly, my sympathy for Montresor faded as I realized he was preparing to act out maliciously. As a first person narrator, Montresor does a splendid job of trying to rally sympathy for himself. He attempts to makes readers believe that eliminating Fortunato is the only way to end his suffering and

Poe's indication of Fortunato's righteousness and Montresor's calculating and thoughtful behaviors implies that Montresor's actions are rooted in a need for revenge rather than madness. Through the constant belittling of those around him, Fortunato supports the assumption that Montresor has valid reasons for desiring revenge. Montresor consistently demonstrates the focus, foresight, and ability to feel that is uncharacteristic a person who suffers from mental illness. "The Cask of Amontillado" ultimately offers a perspective on revenge and murder that is rarely considered by the average

The mood of “The Cask of Amontillado” has a mood that is dark and mysterious with a tone of revenge. One can see this in the quote in which the character Montresor says “The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge”(3). The story is based on Montresor’s need for revenge on Fortunato. The mood can even be described as ironic because a character's name is Fortunato which means fortunate, but instead he gets murdered. The key details and wording support and strengthen the mood.

Revenge, a thought that has crept into the minds of almost everyone yet, most would not kill to attain it. Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” depicts the murder of a man named Fortunato at the hands of Montresor. “Revenge” being the justification for this cruel act makes the morals of Montresor questionable and gradually builds to form a terrifying story. The dialogue between the two characters and the imagery used to create the catacombs and the twisted carnival atmosphere ultimately makes up this dark story.

Poe’s two prominent characters in “The Cask of Amontillado” was Montresor and Fortunato. Montresor, whose name means “to show fate,” is a man with a bitter heart seeking for revenge. Throughout the story Montresor expressed his extended hatred towards Fortunato, a fellow friend. With great care and patience he meticulously formed a plan to end Fortunato. However,

“The Cask of Amontillado” is a short story in which the narrator, also known as Montresor vows revenge on a man named Fortunato. The reason is revealed to the reader as “injuries and insults.” The author Edgar Allen Poe, illuminates the theme of betrayal through friendship, death, and deception.

In the “Cask of Amontillado” Montressor is a very angry and vengeful man. He says that he was insulted by Fortunato, but fails to give a reason as to why or how. He begins to enact his revenge by luring Fortunato in with the rare wine and when his “friend” Fortunato is drunk, he t proceeds to bring him deeper and deeper underground, while telling him to turn around repeatedly. Once he reached a place where no one can hear them, Fortunato walked into what he thought was another corridor, but it would turn out to be his grave! For as soon as Fortunato hit the wall, Montressor chains him against it. Montressor then begins to build a wall, which seals off Fortunato and leaves him for dead. Fortunato screamed and tried to struggle his way out of