Question

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How does the setting of "The Cask of
Amontillado” affect the impact of the story as a
whole

Answer 1

The setting contributes to the horror of the story. It is dark, cold, and damp in the catacombs. Because catacombs are burial vaults, Montresor and Fortunato pass by piles of bones, the remains of dead bodies. This creates the perfect environment for Montresor to trap and wall up his enemy.

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