Homework Help: Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado"

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 7:41pm.

i had some difficulty understanding what was going on in this story, but what could be an example of both dramatic irony in the story and irony of situation? i really tried to think about it, but I really have trouble with Poe's way of writing...thank you!

Poe's - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 8:03pm
Dramatic irony occurs when there's a gap between what the character says and what is generally understood. When Montresor suggests they go back because of Fortunato's cough, he's demonstrating dramatic irony. He obviously doesn't want to go back, but manipulates Fortunato to keep on going, despite his appearance of concern for his health.

Situational irony is the difference between what the reader expects and what actually happens in the story. Did you really anticipate the macabre ending? Check this site for more information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony#Situational_irony

Answer this Question

Related Questions

literature - hey, do any of you know.. is the story called "the cask of ...
english - What is a example of a understatement in the cask of amontillado.? Is ...
literature - What is the plot summary of Edgar Allan Poe's "Cask of ...
Literature - I have to write a book review on a captivity story that I've ...
Literature - How does Poe use foreshadowing to prepare the readers for what'...
English 1/ or literature - What is a example of a understatement in the cask of ...
Literature - 'A surprise ending to a short story only works when the ending ...
writing - i need help on a theme statement for "cask of amontillado"
english 1 - WHAT'S THE OVERALL TONE OF THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO? And 10 ...
english - Help Understanding A journey to the center of the earth by: Jules ...

For Further Reading

First Name:
School Subject:
Answer: