I have to write a book review on a captivity story that I've read. The instructions are:
'Choose a captivity story you know or have read, and share your findings about it in the form of a book review. Summarize the reason for the captivity, the main events of the captivity, and how the captive felt about the jailers. How was this captivity different from A Man Called Horse? [short story]. It should be atleast 2 paragraphs long'
This is what I got:
I am going to write about the captivity of Fortunato in Edgar Allen Poe’s short story, The Cask of Amontillado. In the story, the narrator, Montresor, opens the story by stating that he has been insulted by his acquaintance, Fortunato, and that he wants revenge without placing himself at risk. Montresor decides to use Fortunato’s fondness for wine against him. At a carnival fair, Montresor approaches Fortunato and asks him to sample Amontillado, a light Spanish sherry. Fortunato accepts, and Montresor leads him into a deep vault. There, they walk for a while and when they reach the end, Montresor begins to bury Fortunato in a wall.
Fortunato doesn’t like his jailor at all, especially because he makes him meet death and because he cheated him. I was shocked at the end of this story because that is a rather harsh way to seek revenge.
This story was written very well and I would give it 5 stars as it was fantastic; I recommend it to anyone who wants to read a good, suspensful story.
Is this OK?
Thanks
-MC
"I am going to write about the captivity of Fortunato in Edgar Allen Poe’s short story, The Cask of Amontillado. In the story, the narrator, Montresor, opens the story by stating that..."
The beginning of what you wrote is EXTREMELY wordy! Pare it down ... maybe like this:
In Edgar Allen Poe’s short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," the narrator, Montresor, begins by saying that...
Where else can you cut out repetitive words and phrases?
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/concise.htm
And ... this is a perfect story for around Halloween!! All of Poe's works are! =)
Thank you!!
-MC
You're welcome.
=)
Don't be scaring little kids with it.
LOL bob =P
-MC
Your book review provides a brief summary of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, but it could benefit from a more thorough analysis. Here's a revised version that addresses the key points required in the instructions:
In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," the main character, Montresor, seeks revenge on his acquaintance, Fortunato, who has insulted him. Montresor cunningly uses Fortunato's love for wine to lure him into the depths of a vault by promising a taste of Amontillado, an exquisite Spanish sherry. Once they reach the farthest chamber, Montresor proceeds to wall up Fortunato, thereby condemning him to a slow and excruciating death. This act of captivity reflects the depths of Montresor's anger and his desire for ultimate control over Fortunato’s fate.
Throughout the story, Fortunato's feelings towards his captor are ones of fear and betrayal. He is unaware of Montresor's true intentions until it is too late. Fortunato, who previously viewed himself as superior to Montresor, realizes the extent of his misjudgment and the dire consequences it brings. From a thematic standpoint, this captivity story stands in stark contrast to "A Man Called Horse," a different short story. While both stories revolve around captivity, "The Cask of Amontillado" delves into the psychological realm of revenge, highlighting the dark and twisted nature of human emotions in captivity, unlike the physical captivity depicted in "A Man Called Horse."
Overall, Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" is a masterfully written tale that captivates readers with its suspense and psychological depth. The story's unsettling ending serves as a chilling reminder of the destructive power revenge can hold. I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys indulging in the macabre and thought-provoking works of Edgar Allan Poe.