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1. (b) Analyze: Which of these character traits make
fortunato easy prey for Montresor? Explain.

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Fortunato is avaricious, unscrupulous and deceitful. Montresor knows his victim thoroughly. He knows that Fortunato will be tempted by the prospect of making money off the nonexistent Amontillado if he tells his intended victim that he bought it at a bargain price.

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