Montressor

Montressor is a fictional character and the narrator of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado." The story is told from his perspective, recounting an act of revenge against a man named Fortunato. Montressor feels he has been grievously insulted by Fortunato, though the exact nature of the insult is never explicitly stated.

Driven by a desire for vengeance, Montressor meticulously plans Fortunato's demise. He uses Fortunato's pride in his connoisseurship of wine as a lure, inviting him into his family catacombs under the pretense of sampling a rare cask of Amontillado. Montressor ensures Fortunato is intoxicated, making him more susceptible to his plan.

Throughout the story, Montressor feigns concern and camaraderie with Fortunato, masking his sinister intentions. He leads Fortunato deeper into the damp and dark catacombs, eventually reaching a niche where he chains Fortunato and walls him in alive. Montressor claims that he has experienced no remorse for his actions, stating that "In pace requiescat" as he finishes sealing the tomb. The story is a classic example of Poe's exploration of themes like revenge, madness, and the dark side of human nature.