Final answer:
In Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Cask of Amontillado,' Montresor does not try to prove he is part of the Masons. The mention of the Masons is used to emphasize Montresor's ironic perspective on his actions.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the short story 'The Cask of Amontillado' by Edgar Allan Poe, Montresor does not actually try to prove that he is part of the Masons. The mention of 'Masons' in the text refers to a different context. Montresor reflects on the wealth, power, and influence that the Masons possess, comparing it to the absurd and pointless nature of the actions he is about to take in seeking revenge on Fortunato. The mention of Masons is used to emphasize Montresor's ironic perspective on his own actions, rather than being about his actual membership in the Masons.