The Cask of the Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe

Prepare to descend into a chilling tale of revenge! This motion comic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," brings Montresor's sinister plot to life. Witness a horrifying tale of betrayal as the proud Fortunato is lured deep into the dark catacombs below Montresor's palazzo. Created with a unique cross-hatched comic art style and a powerful soundscape, this production is a modern retelling of a timeless Gothic horror story. If you enjoyed this, please like and subscribe for more classic horror stories brought to life! #GothicHorror #EdgarAllanPoe #MotionComic

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Genre: Psychological / Short Fiction

Literary Period: Realism & Regionalism

Country: United States

Instructional Design & Classroom Use

Learning Target: Deconstruct the mechanics of dramatic irony, the unreliable narrator, and a calculated quest for revenge within a Gothic setting.

Irony Tracker Activity: Position this video alongside a text-based worksheet in your LMS. Have students map out key moments where Montresor’s dialogue carries a sinister double meaning that Fortunato completely misses.

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