Passage 1
As you know, Edgar Allan Poe's story "The Cask of Amontillado" takes place during
the celebration of Carnival, a crazy time of awesome parties. The
narrator, Montresor
,
is mad at Fortunato because he believes Fortunato dissed him
. M. decides to get
back at F. in such a way that his crime will be on the sly, and his victim
will wish
he
had never been born.
What is the style and tone for this passage?

The style of the passage from "The Cask of Amontillado" is characterized by its dark and sinister tone, which reflects the overall mood of Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic fiction. The language is ominous and foreboding, setting the stage for a tale of revenge and deceit. The tone is one of malevolence and vindictiveness as the narrator, Montresor, plots his revenge against Fortunato. The use of phrases like "mad at," "gets back at," and "his victim will wish he had never been born" underscores the vengeful and malicious intent of the narrator. Overall, the style and tone create a sense of suspense and unease, drawing the reader into the dark and twisted world of Poe's narrative.