Why does Montresor hate Fortunato does he have the right to punish him?

Montresor hate Fortunato because he had been teasing Montresor and Montresor had had enough. he thinks he had done nothing while Fortunato had been being mean to him and his family motto (Nemo me impune lacessit- No one attacks me with impunity) basically says he can.

How does Montresor describe Fortunato’s actions and attitudes?

Initially, Montresor depicts Fortunato as a man who has dealt him “a thousand injuries.” He describes Fortunato as boorish and “a quack,” or a fraud, in some areas. He also reveals Fortunato’s wish to be perceived as a veritable connoisseur.

What is the attitude of Montresor?

Montresor’s attitude toward revenge is that it is perfectly just and right to seek revenge when it is deserved. He believes Fortunato deserves revenge due to the “injuries” and “insult” Fortunato has inflicted on Montresor.

Is the Montresor insane?

Montresor is not insane in “The Cask of Amontillado”, as he is aware of his actions and that he is wrong to murder someone.

What is Montresor’s weakness?

In “The Cask of Amontillado,” Fortunato’s weakness is his pride in his connoisseurship of wine. It is this weakness that Montresor exploits in order to lure Fortunato to his death.

What are Fortunato’s strengths?

Montresor claims Fortunato’s greatest strength is his knowledge as a wine connoisseur, stating that Fortunato–unlike most Italians–has a “true virtuoso spirit” and is “sincere” in his mastery of old wines. He also has a personality that inspires respect and fear in others.

What does Montresor say about revenge?

In the first paragraph of the tale Montresor talks about his his general thougts on Revenge: I must not only punish but punish with impunity. A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself as such to him who has done the wrong.

How would you describe the narrator’s attitude toward himself and his actions?

How would you describe the narrator’s attitude toward himself and his actions? The narrator feels accomplished with his actions. He feels that he has succeed in his act of revenge. -the narrator isn’t completely reliable beause first person is the most bias point of view.