Calling of a God

"Calling of a God" is a great short story, well worth checking out.  If you enjoy reading fantast stories, then you should definitely take a loot at it.

Ambition's Cost

"Ambition's Cost" is a wonderful short story that recounts the tragedy of seeking glory.  Is it possible to reach a position of power without losing a part of your soul?

Caste in The Cask of Amontillado

Is there a caste system represented in "The Cask of Amontillado"?  At least one author believes so.  It does make sense, after all, that caste would play a part.  Poe was certainly aware of class and race tensions in his lifetime.

How to say Amontillado

I was previously unaware that there were two possible pronuciations for Amontillado, however this article cleared this up.  Obviously teachers around the country should read this, to save themselves some trouble in the classroom.

Suspense in The Cask of Amontillado

"The Cask of Amontillado" is a text book example of how to create suspense.  Montresor tells us the end from the beginning but does not offer us an explanation.  At the end of the story the question is still unanswered but so many other questions are answered along the way that we feel we have been given something.

The Cask of Amontillado Summary

An excellent summary of "The Cask of Amontillado" can be found here.  Of course there is always more to be said on the subject as teachers and professors around the world have been saying for years and years and will likely go on saying forever.

Fortunato

Fortunato, or perhaps more appropriately Mr. Unfortunate meets his demise at the hand of Montresor in "The Cask of Amontillado".  Though he is certainly a fool, he is not unlike most of us.  Poe paints him as determined to meet his doom despite the constant warnings that surround him.  Of course this is no new trope, but it does remind us that our own pride can lead us into downfall.  This analysis of Fortunato is most refreshing.