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...Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” and William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” are three short stories that are expertly crafted in terms of setting, characterization, imagery, thematic content and plot. In each story, the author uses the tools of their craft to construct a narrative that not only conveys a gripping storyline but also subtly reveals insight into the intricacies of the human mind.
Poe does this by using a first person narrator, Montressor, who describes a chilling murder of a man, Fortunato, whom he perceives has having insulted him. Poe is adept at picturing the setting and offering descriptive details that create a visual image in the mind of the reader who “sees” the carnival atmosphere of the city and the prophetic and ludicrous appearance of Fortunato in his striped costume and clown cap. Montressor ensnares Fortunato in his trap by appealing to his pride as a wine connoisseur.
Poe makes excellent use of irony as Montressor is pictured several times urging...