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In this excerpt from "The Cask of Amontillado," Edgar Allan Poe indirectly describes Montresor's deceptive and vengeful character and temperament. Which four parts of the excerpt provide these details?
"I drink," he said, "to the buried that repose around us."
"And I to your long life."
He again took my arm, and we proceeded.
"These vaults," he said, "are extensive."
"The Montresors," I replied, "were a great and numerous family."
"I forget your arms."
"A huge human foot d'or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel."
"And the motto?"
"Nemo me impune lacessit."
Answer (2)
The excerpt from Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" showcases Montresor's deceptive and vengeful character through four key lines of dialogue. Each line reveals his sinister intentions, ironic sarcasm, and beliefs about revenge. Together, they paint a compelling portrait of a man driven by vengeance and cunning. ;
The excerpt from Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" reveals Montresor's deceptive and vengeful nature through four key statements. These include ironic toasts to the dead and the idea of punishing those who wrong him. Collectively, they portray him as manipulative and sinister.
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