Question

Which sentences in this passage does Edgar Allan Poe use to foreshadow Fortunato’s eventual fate in his short story “The Cask of Amontillado”? "Drink," I said, presenting him the wine. He raised it to his lips with a leer. He paused and nodded to me familiarly, while his bells jingled. "I drink," he said, "to the buried that repose around us." "And I to your long life." He again took my arm, and we proceeded. "These vaults," he said, "are extensive." "The Montresors," I replied, "were a great and numerous family." "I forget your arms." "A huge human foot d'or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel." NextReset

Answer 1

The sentences that are used to foreshadow Fortunato’s eventual fate is:

He raised it to his lips with a leer. 

"I drink," he said, "to the buried that repose around us."

"A huge human foot d'or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel." 

 

Foreshadowing is when the writer gives a hint on what would happen next in the story and in these sentences, the readers would think suspiciously of the man who is with Fortunato.

Answer 2

Answer:

• "Drink," I said, presenting him the wine
• "I drink," he said, "to the buried that repose around us."
• "A huge human foot d'or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel."

Explanation:

Foreshadowing is a literary technique used by the writers to give tips on an event that will still happen in history. This literary technique aims to create an atmospheric suspense and leave the reader curious about what will happen next. Poe, use this technique in the sentences shown above, which gives the reader a clue about the macabre destiny that awaits Fortunato.