Note: I don't have the monologue posted ; I'll do that tomorrow or the next morning.
Montresor and General Zaroff believe that the murders they committed were justified. Montresor kills Fortunato because he had insulted him somehow, whereas General Zaroff kills people for sport because he was a “god appointed’ hunter. General Zaroff’s opinion is that people were created for him to hunt, and he was just doing his duty. Montresor wants respect from people and would do anything to protect his family honor. Both men are well educated, enjoy fine wine, and are civilized, if you forget about the whole murder part… General Zaroff lives on a secluded Caribbean island in his mansion so he can hunt in private. Montresor lives in a mansion in Italy among the richest of wine connoisseurs.
Fortunato was a very trusting person, so Montresor took that to his advantage and lead him down the stairs into the catacombs. Fortunato’s judgment was impaired, but even a totally toasted person should be able to realize that it was taking an awfully long time to get to the cask of Amontillado that Montresor had mentioned. He didn’t think that anyone could despise him, and his naivety was his downfall.
Fortunato and Montresor both are appreciate a glass of fine wine. While Fortunato forgets anything unpleasant, Montresor holds grudges. They both are wealthy, living in mansions with vast catacombs and wine cellars. The men are both civilized and live for respect from others.
Person vs. self
Good answers!
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