Question

A villain is described as a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. What two characteristics of Montresor, the narrator, make him an effective villain? In a well-organized paragraph, find textual evidence to support these characteristics and explain how the evidence supports the traits you name.

Answer 1

The dark side of human nature is exemplified through the character of Montresor and his victim, Fortunato. Montresor is a manipulative and vengeful person. These characteristics lead to the death of Fortunato, a man who has wronged him.