Montresor

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.

Related terms

Revenge:

The act of seeking punishment or retribution against someone who has wronged you.

Manipulation: Influencing or controlling someone through clever tactics or deceitful means.

Cunning: Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.