Poe incorporates his life into his story by focusing on the main character. Although Poe ended up rich and influential, he was constantly reminded by the elite around him that he was still inferior to those who were born noble (Massiet, 2013). Poe was a man not born into wealth, instead he worked to rise in class ranks. In many ways, the reader can tell that Fortunato’s character represents the author. The dialogue and description in the text indicate that “The Cask of Amontillado” is a story about power relations and social status. The power dynamic between the characters forms the core of the story’s horror, making it the controlling factor in its ethical undertone. Poe incorporates subtle irony, resonant symbolism, crisp dialogue, and structural symmetry to engage readers and leave them on the edge of their seat.
Fortunato represents all that Montresor and his family have lost, and Montresor believes that he can regain his former life by destroying Fortunato.
Taking place over the course of one night, Montresor chooses to get revenge on his bitter adversary who has insulted with him for far too long. In “The Cask of Amontillado,” Edgar Allan Poe, the author, focuses on two characters that tie the reader’s attention to their revenge story.
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