Write an epilogue to The Cask of Amontillado
Write an epilogue to “The Cask of Amontillado” in which a case against Montresor comes to trial.
Week 4 Creative Writing Assignment:
Write an epilogue to ” The Cask of Amontillado” in which a case against Montresor comes to trial. In your epilogue, provide the prosecuting attorney’s closing argument, reminding the jury of any evidence that proves Montresor’s guilt. Then provide the defense attorney’s closing argument and describe the jury’s final verdict.
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Your submission must:
- include a minimum of 400 words, written in paragraph form.
- be written in the third-person point of view (academic voice). You may write in the first-person point of view if you want to pretend you are Montresor.
- be double spaced. A title page, running head, and abstract are not required.
- be submitted as a Microsoft Word attachment on the submission page (click title above). Assignments not submitted in this way may be returned to you ungraded.
There is a no-research policy in place for this class. Using any material other than the assigned readings and lectures, even if it is correctly quoted and cited, will result in a failing grade for this assignment. Contact your instructor if you have questions about this policy
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The Cask of Amontillado” explains how Montresor killed Fortunato, his acquaintance. Montresor took that action to revenge the way Fortunato had been insulting him. Before the court, Montresor is accused of murder, and it is time to make the judgment. The prosecution attorney is on the side of Fortunato because the law prohibits murder. His final argument is that Montresor is guilty of killing Fortunato based on the following pieces of evidence. First, Montresor freely confesses that he killed Fortunato. Montresor’s confession is enough to conclude that he committed murder. Secondly, Montresor indicates that he intended to kill Fortunato as a way of revenge. Therefore, the suspect knew what he was doing, which means that he has no sign of insanity. Besides, he can remember every detail of what happened to Fortunato. Since his story matches the plaintiff’s argument (that he indeed committed murder), it means that he is guilty.
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