Fortunato is known to be a man who is “rich, respected, and admired” (Poe 3). Another use of irony is Fortunato’s clothes. The irony here is Montresor planned to meet him at the carnival and Fortunato does not know he is not really luckily met. An example of irony early in the story can be seen when Montresor says, “My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met” (Poe 2). They are surrogates of mankind who enter upon a venture that really exposes their psychological isolation. James Gargano suggests that Poe’s tale presents an ironic vision of the two men. Poe uses extensive irony throughout the story.
Irony is usually defined as the difference between what is said and what is really meant. Poe uses irony, symbolism, and foreshadowing to enhance the mind of readers. Literary devices help express a particular idea in a meaningful way. The use of a literary device provides a punch to the story and gets the reader’s full attention. Readers use these devices to analyze and interpret the story.
Literary devices help the author portray his point. Literary Devices “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe is a great example of usage of literary devices.
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