Question

It was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my friend. He accosted me with excessive warmth, for he had been drinking much. The man wore motley. He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. I was so pleased to see him that I thought I should never have done wringing his hand.
How does the use of the word wringing rather than shaking impact the story?

The author uses advanced vocabulary to highlight the intelligence of the narrator.

The author is creating suspense by foreshadowing the danger that faces
Fortunato.

The author is emphasizing a negative view of Fortunato.

The author is contrasting Montresor’s positive attitude with his actual actions.

Answer 1

Answer: The author is emphasizing a negative view of Fortunato.  

Explanation:

The author was using the word wringing his hands to point out that the narrator felt uncomfortable by the nearness of his pal, Fortunato, because Fortunato was a drunk, therefore, the author is emphasizing a negative point of view of Fortunato.