“It was now midnight, and my task was drawing to a close. I had completed the eighth, the ninth, and the tenth tier. I had finished a portion of the last and eleventh; there remained but a single stone to be fitted and plastered in.” (The Cask of Amontillado, 286).

I like this quote because it resembles the narrator’s true feelings towards Fortunato. Montressors “task” was to seek revenge against Fortunato because of the “thousands of injuries” he has endured from him in the past. The significance of this quote to the story is to help intrigue the audience into wanting to know what happens next. By Montressor not putting the last brick in place, it appears like he wants to watch the suffering and torture he is putting his so called “friend” through. Montressor shows that he has planned on hurting Fortunato, prior to even doing it. Also, he demonstrates that he purposely decided to intoxicate Fortunato, and therefore showing how he took advantage of his love for alcohol. This refers to how loyal of a friend he is. This quote achieves suspense because it’s a shocking end and turn out; reliving the duality of Montressors personality. This image contributes to the story because it resembles how Montressor manipulated Fortunato by leading him through the catacombs thinking that he was going  to taste the upper class Amontillado wine, but in actuality, Montressor ended up putting Fortunato in a wall.