Question

HELP ASAP!!

The name Fortunato means 'fortunate.' In 150 words or more, describe how the author uses the difference between the
meaning of the character's name and the actual events that he experiences to build suspense throughout "The Cask of
Amontillado".

Answer 1

Answer: well i may be a little late, sorry.

"Fortunato" is an Italian derivation of "Fortunatus." from the Roman proper name. It refers to a Latin adjective meaning "blest" of "fortunate." It is generally referred to in the Bible in 1 Corinthians 16:17, in which Fortunatus is one of the Seventy Disciples and represents the Corinthian church as an ambassador. In this verse, St. Paul writes:

When Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus cam, I was delighted because they supplied you with what was missing. "Fortunatus," therefore, went on to become relatively common in the Catholic tradition, with the term being taken up by many saints, martyrs, and clergymen. This -- as the other educators have pointed out -- is profoundly ironic given the indulgent conduct of Fortunato throughout the tale. Fortunato does not appear to possess a mans of faith's graces and qualities; rather, he seems to gratify his grace. NO matter how simple or poor, every whim and desire -- drinking, gossiping, cavorting, and partying his way through life. The way he dies -- paved behind a wall when he is drunk -- is hardly beatific or sacred. He does not die as a hero, but as a fool rather.

Answer 2

This is what I think...In the story show the character shows that he isn't fortunate, because he gets sealed behind a concrete wall, so sadly he isn't fortunate even though that's what his name means.