Question

What is the purpose of the author’s description of Montresor’s encounter with Fortunato above? The author is giving the reader a background of the friendship between these two characters. This description is included as a part of the setting of the story The author is contrasting the innocence of Fortunato with the maliciousness of Montresor. The author is foreshadowing the misfortune that will happen to Fortunato.

Answer 1

Well if the encounter is good then that would be great to write about!!

Answer 2

If my understanding is right I would say the answer is. D cause foreshadowing means what is to come in the future. He talks about future events of punishment to come. Hope this helps.