An Evil Revenge” Author Edgar Allen Poe provides a view into a darker side of human nature in his short story “The Cask of Amontillado”, depicting an image of evil and a sought after vengeance, through which Montresor seeks to claim. The desire for retribution is fueled by an insult issued by the “respected and even feared” Fortunado, thus igniting the hostilities that burn in his heart. Montresor deceivingly smiles and carelessly dismisses the insult …showed first 75 words of 923 total…

…showed last 75 words of 923 total…of the evil side of existence and shows the depth at which emotions can scar the heart. This provides an example of how hatred and an unwillingness to forgive ultimately result in the destruction of character thus creating a monster. Poe concludes this tragic story with Montresor saying “In pace requiescat” (177). The irony of this statement is that Fortunado’s death was far from peaceful and his soul will not easily find a restful peace.