Revenge is the opportunity to take revenge or gain satisfaction for a real or perceived slight ("revenge"). In “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe, Montresor, the narrator, is seeking revenge. Montressor seeks revenge against Fortunato and thinks he has developed the perfect plan for “revenge with impunity” (Baym). Montresor never tells the reader why he believes Fortunato deserves punishment. He only says that Fortunato causes him "a thousand insults" to the point of "[daring] the insult" (Baym?). As a result, Montresor plans to bury Fortunato alive. Within this revenge plot, Poe uses irony and symbolism to develop the theme of a man trying to gain absolution for the sin he is about to commit. Irony in "The Cask of Amontillado" PoeThe "length" referred to in the passage, I believe, describes the long, slow death that Montresor has planned for Fortunato. Another example of verbal irony is found in Montresor's conversation with Fortunato. Montresor tells him: "My dear Fortunato, fortunately you have met." (Baym) Fortunato seems to interpret these words to mean that Montresor likes him and is happy to have met him. On the other hand, Montresor is happy to see Fortunato but for his own despicable reason: that of murder. One of the most terrifying lines in the story is given by Montresor after Fortunato says, "I will not die of coughing" (Baym). Montresor says: "True, true..." (Baym). It seems that Montresor's murderous plot manifested itself unconsciously in those two words. Dramatic irony is irony that is inherent in speeches or a dramatic situation and is understood by the audience but not understood by the characters in the story ("dramatic irony") and Poe uses it effectively in this story. For example, Montresor expresses concern for Fortunato and says, "Come, I said, firmly, we will go back; your health is good. Montresor does not want Fortunato to die of anything other than his plan of slow death by asphyxiation. Symbolism in “The Barrel of Amontillado” This story by Poe has numerous examples of symbolism, for example, the way Fortunato is dressed is ironic for a man with his social importance. Fortunato is a man of stature who is “rich, respected, admired" (Baym). ​​Yet, Fortunato decides to wear a "tight striped dress, and his head [is] surmounted by the conical cap and bells" for the carnival season (Baym). ​​if a priest gives a funeral