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The feud between the Montagues and the Capulets is the cause of Romeo and Juliet's deaths, and probably their romance as well. If there were no feud, the two families would have moved in the same circles, and Romeo and Juliet would have known each other all their lives.
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
The answer is "The author is foreshadowing the misfortune that will happen to Fortunato."
Explanation:
Montresor takes Fortunato down into the catacombs and gets his revenge.
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