“The Cask of Amontillado” Edgar Allen Poe

Background

Edgar Allen Poe Works centered around a dark vision- terror, suspense, mystery, madness, and phantoms were his literary specialties Began writing professionally when he was 18 One of the few writers of the time who attempted to make a living off of writing, and he struggled with it Only after his death did his works become recognized

Carnival Began in 1162 in Venice to celebrate before Ash Wednesday Runs from the end of January until the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday in February (Mardi Gras) Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) celebrates a day of total feasting before Ash Wednesday/Lent begins Dressing up in costume is part of the celebration!

Catacombs An underground cemetery or burial place Underneath cities and once used as place of worship By nature, dark and damp In the story, the catacombs are used to store alcohol as well