The Cask of Amontillado A Web Quest for

The Cask of Amontillado A Web. Quest for Eighth Grade English Mrs. Hite

Introduction In this Web. Quest you will examine Edgar Allan Poe’s short story The Cask of Amontillado.

Task • It will be your task to examine the text, follow the action in the story, and draw conclusions about the characters in the text. • Links to Resource information will be found throughout this activity for your review and consideration.

Process • For each Slide, answer the questions shown. • Record your answers on a blank piece of paper in paragraph format. • You will be graded according to a rubric based on the presentation, support, insight, and understanding reflected in your responses.

Please Review the text using the following link: The Cask of Amontillado Full Text • Read the first two paragraphs of the story. • What are three characteristics of the revenge the narrator is planning?

“My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met…” • After reading the story, do you feel this statement is true? What significance do you find in the name Fortunato? • This link may help you describe your thoughts: Irony

“Nemo me impune lacessit” • This is the narrator’s family motto. What is its translation? Why is this important to the story? • The following link will help you: Translation

“My heart grew sick- on account of the dampness of the catacombs. ” • In the end of the story it is mentioned that the narrator struggles with the weight of the last brick. Do you feel the narrator’s following statements indicate that he is remorseful for his actions? Why? • This link sample analysis may help you compose your thoughts: sample analysis

Evaluation: written responses will be assessed based on the following rubric. Criteria Quality 3 4 very goo d presentation support insight correct understanding g o o d 2 accep table 1 poor

Conclusion • Edgar Allen Poe’s stories and characters are vivid, complex, and unique. If you are interested in learning more, please visit your local library. Or better yet, visit the Poe Museum at 1914 -16 E Main St located right here in Richmond! • www. poemuseum. org

Thank you!