Poe’s “The Cask Of Amontillado”: Symbolism And Atmosphere
Symbolism permeates Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado,” enhancing its haunting atmosphere and exploring profound themes. Mount Vesuvius represents the towering wrath of Fortunato’s impending doom, while the catacombs symbolize the descent into madness and despair. The amontillado itself embodies the deceptive allure that leads to Fortunato’s demise, and the trowel becomes the instrument … Read more