"Fortunato" is an Italian derivation of the Roman proper name "Fortunatus." It refers to a Latin adjective which means "blest" or "fortunate." It is known popularly referenced in the Bible in 1 Corinthians 16:17, in which Fortunatus is one of the Seventy Disciples and serves as an ambassador to the Corinthian church. St. Paul writes in this verse:
I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
"Fortunatus," thus, went on to become relatively popular in the Catholic tradition, with many saints, martyrs, and clergymen taking up the name. This--as the other educators have pointed out--is deeply ironic given Fortunato's indulgent behavior throughout the story. Fortunato does not appear to possess the graces and qualities of a man of faith; rather, he seems to gratify his every whim and desire, no matter how base or low--drinking, gossiping, cavorting, and partying his way through life. The way in which he dies--being paved behind a wall while drunk--is hardly beatific or holy. He does not perish as a martyr, but rather as a fool.
I would rather not watch and complete this whole thing for you, but it is pretty easy. Just start off by introducing the text that you're referencing in your writing prompt and the author who wrote that text.
Say what you thought would happen in the story at the beginning, then explain two things that happened in the story.
After that, explain how your expectations changed (if they did) due to the two things that happened in the story.
This would be different for everyone. I personally think they are great, but your views are most likely different than mine. If you need help with ideas we can chat.
Answer:
Rhetorical question
Explanation:
A rhetorical question is a question someone asks not to receive an answer but to emphasize a point. Rhetorical questions are often used for literary effect or as a tool of persuasion. The question might not have an answer at all (e.g. <em>Why me? Why bother? What's the meaning of life?</em>) or it might have an obvious answer (e.g. <em>Is rain wet? Do pigs fly?</em>). Rhetorical questions can also raise doubt (e.g. <em>Or was it?</em>).
As the word <em>rhetorical</em> implies, these questions are used as a figure of speech.
