Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Fortunato is the target of Montresor's revenge in "The Cask of Amontillado." He is portrayed as arrogant, ignorant, and unsuspecting of Montresor's sinister intentions.
Related terms
Arrogance: Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance and superiority over others.
Ignorance: Lack of knowledge or awareness about something.
Gullible: Easily deceived or tricked due to being too trusting.