Section: Literature and Composition

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In paragraph 7, the narrator says that he has his doubts about the validity of the Amontillado and that he "was silly enough to pay the full Amontillado price without consulting you in the matter. You were not to be found, and I was fearful of losing a bargain." What aspect of Fortunato's character is the narrator appealing to?

1. His vanity
2. His love of wine
3. His humility
4. His grace
5. His drunkenness

By casting Fortunato as the expert he believes himself to be, he knows that he'll be able to lure him into the revenge plot.