![]() ![]() Giving Fortunato a name that resembles the word fortunate is the first author’s hint that something awful was going to happen and the character knew nothing about it. The use of irony starts with the choice of name for one of the main characters. The three types that can be singled out are: verbal irony, when what is said differs from what is implied, situational irony which occurs when there is a difference between what happens and what is expected to happen and dramatic irony which emerges when the reader perceives something that the character of the story fails to feel or understand. Poe resorts to various types of irony throughout the story. DiscussionĪlong with other techniques like the use of action, dialogues and symbolism irony plays crucial role in the story that can be called one of the richest aesthetic achievements of the author. ![]() ![]() Originally published in November 1846, in Godey’s Lady’s Book this story is regarded now as a classic tale of revenge pierced with subtle irony that the author implements at different levels. Edgar Ellan Poe’s skillfulness in creating characters that strike the reader with their horrific perception of the world around and abilities to turn this world into the dark place where there is no way out is the keystone of his The Cask of Amontillado ‘s success. ![]()
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