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Why is the first-person narration of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado” particularly well chosen? How might the short story be different if it were told from Fortunato's 's point of view or that of a third-person narrator? In what ways might either of these options change the work (its theme, its tone, its uses of irony, etc.)?
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Discussion post on Edgar Allen Poes: “The Cask of Amontillado”
“The Cask of Amontillado” is a narrative written in the first person. The narrative written by Edgar Allen Poe is a tale of vengeance and murder, offering a unique perspective into the mind of the disturbed murderer. The success of the narration has been realized due to its use first person, therefore, helping the reader to have a deeper involvement in the motivations...
