Cask of Amontillado Notes

• ​"The Cask of Amontillado" was written by famous poet Edgar Allan Poe in the 19th century

• ​He is known for his gloomy and sinister poems

• ​"The Cask of Amontillado" is a suspenseful story that explores madness, revenge, and murder.

• ​Died of unknown causes. Even his death certificate is missing.

​a large barrel-like container made of wood, metal, or plastic used for storing liquids, typically alcoholic drinks

Human-made, underground passageways used as cemeteries with recesses for tombs

​A variety of dark, dry sherry wine

​A mineral that is common to find in its crystallized form in caves. Breathing it in can cause coughing and sneezing.

• ​A "mason" was a member of a secret "brotherhood" called the Freemasons. Influenced in its origins by the Knights Templar, they would hold elaborate secret ceremonies.

• ​Or someone whose job is to lay brick or stone.