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Edgar Allen Poe
Title: Edgar Allen Poe
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 875 | Pages: 3.7 (approximately 235 words/page)
Edgar Allen Poe
Edgar Allen Poe’s use of verbal and dramatic irony as well as symbolism in the short story “ The Cask of Amontillado” supports his theme of pride and revenge. The story depicts two men, Montresor and Fortunato, the first man feels he has to seek revenge because of family pride and the latter walks into his own coffin because of his pride in being a wine connoisseur.
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…showed last 75 words of 875 total…to the reader that pride can lead one to behave in such a manner that one may not behave normally, such as killing to avenge one’s family pride. Poe’s character Fortunato allows his pride to blind him from Montresor’s true intentions, ultimately leading him to his death. The Pride possessed by Montresor and Fortunato, though different for each man, in the end is what leads each of them to their own downfall.
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