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Montresor

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Montresor is the main character and narrator of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado." He is vengeful, manipulative, and cunning, driven by a desire for revenge against Fortunato.

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