3-17-16

1. 3-17-16 Goals: • Work on using sources gracefully • Evaluate “Heart” draft • Continue working on “Heart” draft • Sign up for conference for next Mon/Tues

2. Assignment - Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" could be described as a "scary" story. In a paper at least two full pages long, but no longer than three pages (using 12-point Times New Roman font and following MLA format), identify a specific feature of the story that makes it "scary" and explain how that feature works in the story. Start with the text: Look for features (descriptions, patterns, words/phrases, literary devices) that might be considered “scary.” Highlight words and phrases you might use as evidence.

3. It must be understood that neither by word nor deed had I given Fortunato cause to doubt my good will. I continued, as was my in to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation. He had a weak point --this Fortunato --although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine. Few Italians have the true virtuoso spirit. For the most part their enthusiasm is adopted to suit the time and opportunity, to practise imposture upon the British and Austrian millionaires. In painting and gemmary, Fortunato, like his countrymen, was a quack, but in the matter of old wines he was sincere. In this respect I did not differ from him materially; --I was skillful in the Italian vintages myself, and bought largely whenever I could. It was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my friend. He accosted me with excessive warmth, for he had been drinking much. The man wore motley. He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. I was so pleased to see him that I thought I should never have done wringing his hand. I said to him --"My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How remarkably well you are looking to-day. But I have received a pipe of what passes for Amontillado, and I have my doubts." Montresor bears nothing but ill will. Smiling is inappropriate when thinking about someone’s death. Carnival is a happy time, yet also “mad.” “enemy” Fortunato is not a friend, and he is most unluckily met. Montresor has no doubts; his scheme is carefully planned out.

4. Thesis: We (readers) know early that nothing is as it seems, but Fortunato blindly accepts everything at face value. Assignment - Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" could be described as a "scary" story. In a paper at least two full pages long, but no longer than three pages (using 12-point Times New Roman font and following MLA format), identify a specific feature of the story that makes it "scary" and explain how that feature works in the story. Irony can occur when a speaker says one thing, but means the opposite. It can occur when a situation is the opposite of what would (or should) be expected. Dramatic irony can occur when the audience knows that words or actions have one meaning, but a character (incorrectly) assumes a different meaning.

5. It must be understood that neither by word nor deed had I given Fortunato cause to doubt my good will. I continued, as was my in to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation. He had a weak point --this Fortunato --although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine. Few Italians have the true virtuoso spirit. For the most part their enthusiasm is adopted to suit the time and opportunity, to practise imposture upon the British and Austrian millionaires. In painting and gemmary, Fortunato, like his countrymen, was a quack, but in the matter of old wines he was sincere. In this respect I did not differ from him materially; --I was skillful in the Italian vintages myself, and bought largely whenever I could. It was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my friend. He accosted me with excessive warmth, for he had been drinking much. The man wore motley. He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. I was so pleased to see him that I thought I should never have done wringing his hand. I said to him --"My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How remarkably well you are looking to-day. But I have received a pipe of what passes for Amontillado, and I have my doubts." Montresor bears nothing but ill will. Smiling is inappropriate when thinking about someone’s death. The reader knows that everything is the opposite of what it seems – because Montresor has told us so – but Fortunato accepts everything at face value. Hence, Poe uses dramatic irony to create suspense: “Will Fortunato catch on before it’s too late?” We doubt it. Carnival is a happy time, yet also “mad.” “enemy” Fortunato is not a friend, and he is most unluckily met. Montresor has no doubts; his scheme is carefully planned out.

6. Thesis: We (readers) know early that nothing is as it seems, but Fortunato blindly accepts everything at face value. Assignment - identify a specific feature of the story that makes it "scary" and explain how that feature works in the story. The reader knows that everything is the opposite of what it seems – because Montresor has told us so – but Fortunato accepts everything at face value. Hence, Poe uses dramatic irony to create suspense: “Will Fortunato catch on before it’s too late?” We doubt it.

7. It must be understood that neither by word nor deed had I given Fortunato cause to doubt my good will. I continued, as was my in to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation. He had a weak point --this Fortunato --although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine. Few Italians have the true virtuoso spirit. For the most part their enthusiasm is adopted to suit the time and opportunity, to practise imposture upon the British and Austrian millionaires. In painting and gemmary, Fortunato, like his countrymen, was a quack, but in the matter of old wines he was sincere. In this respect I did not differ from him materially; --I was skillful in the Italian vintages myself, and bought largely whenever I could. It was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my friend. He accosted me with excessive warmth, for he had been drinking much. The man wore motley. He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. I was so pleased to see him that I thought I should never have done wringing his hand. I said to him --"My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How remarkably well you are looking to-day. But I have received a pipe of what passes for Amontillado, and I have my doubts." Montresor bears nothing but ill will. Smiling is inappropriate when thinking about someone’s death. Working Thesis: Poe uses dramatic irony to create suspense. Working Topic Sentence: In the opening paragraphs, the narrator admits that he is bent on revenge; hence, we know that nothing is as it seems to Fortunato. Carnival is a happy time, yet also “mad.” “enemy” Fortunato is not a friend, and he is most unluckily met. Montresor has no doubts; his scheme is carefully planned out.

8. THE thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge. You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that gave utterance to a threat. Working Thesis: Poe uses dramatic irony to create suspense. Working Topic Sentence: In the opening paragraphs, the narrator admits that he is bent on revenge; hence, we know that nothing is as it seems to Fortunato. In the opening line of the story, Montresor vows “revenge” for some “insult” Fortunato has supposedly caused. We never find out what the insult is, or even whether it is real; we know only that Montresor is determined to avenge it. We also know that he will not let Fortunato know about his plans, because it is not his nature to give “utterance to a threat.” That is, he will conceal his plans, so Fortunato will not be suspicious of anything. With the real plans concealed, everything we see is false.

9. Working Thesis: Poe uses dramatic irony to create suspense. In the opening paragraphs, the narrator admits that he is bent on revenge; hence, we know that nothing is as it seems to Fortunato. In the opening line of the story, Montresor vows “revenge” for some “insult” Fortunato has supposedly caused. We never find out what the insult is, or even whether it is real; we know only that Montresor is determined to avenge it. We also know that he will not let Fortunato know about his plans, because it is not his nature to give “utterance to a threat.” That is, he will conceal his plans, so Fortunato will not be suspicious of anything. With the real plans concealed, everything we see is false. Irony is evident in the opening paragraphs… We see irony in the opening paragraphs… Poe uses irony in the opening paragraphs… Poe uses this irony as early as the opening paragraphs… Poe uses irony in the very first paragraphs…

10. Working Thesis: Poe uses dramatic irony to create suspense. Poe uses irony in the very first paragraphs, when the narrator admits that he is bent on revenge; hence, we know that nothing is as it seems to Fortunato. In the opening line of the story, Montresor vows “revenge” for some “insult” Fortunato has supposedly caused. We never find out what the insult is, or even whether it is real; we know only that Montresor is determined to avenge it. We also know that he will not let Fortunato know about his plans, because it is not his nature to give “utterance to a threat.” That is, he will conceal his plans, so Fortunato will not be suspicious of anything. With the real plans concealed, everything we see – and everything Fortunato sees – is false.

11. It must be understood that neither by word nor deed had I given Fortunato cause to doubt my good will. I continued, as was my in to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now was at the thought of his immolation. He had a weak point --this Fortunato --although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine. Few Italians have the true virtuoso spirit. For the most part their enthusiasm is adopted to suit the time and opportunity, to practise imposture upon the British and Austrian millionaires. In painting and gemmary, Fortunato, like his countrymen, was a quack, but in the matter of old wines he was sincere. In this respect I did not differ from him materially; --I was skillful in the Italian vintages myself, and bought largely whenever I could. It was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my friend. He accosted me with excessive warmth, for he had been drinking much. The man wore motley. He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. I was so pleased to see him that I thought I should never have done wringing his hand. I said to him --"My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How remarkably well you are looking to-day. But I have received a pipe of what passes for Amontillado, and I have my doubts." Montresor bears nothing but ill will. Smiling is inappropriate when thinking about someone’s death. Carnival is a happy time, yet also “mad.” “enemy” Fortunato is not a friend, and he is most unluckily met. Montresor has no doubts; his scheme is carefully planned out.

12. Poe uses dramatic irony to create suspense. Poe uses irony in the very first paragraphs, when the narrator admits that he is bent on revenge; hence, we know that nothing is as it seems to Fortunato. In the opening line of the story, Montresor vows “revenge” for some “insult” Fortunato has supposedly caused. We never find out what the insult is, or even whether it is real; we know only that Montresor is determined to avenge it. We also know that he will not let Fortunato know about his plans, because it is not his nature to give “utterance to a threat.” That is, he will conceal his plans, so Fortunato will not be suspicious of anything. With the real plans concealed, everything we see – and everything Fortunato sees – is false. The irony continues, and the suspense builds, when Montresor encounters his foe. Montresor gives him no reason “to doubt [his] good will,” even though that will is anything but “good.” He evens smiles while thinking of Fortunato’s “immolation.” He addresses Fortunato as “dear” and calls him “luckily met,” but we know that the meeting will turn out to be unlucky at best. Montresor’s lies continue to pile up when he says he has “doubts” about something that “passes for Amontillado,” but for which he needs a second opinion; we will soon discover that he has no Amontillado at all. Fortunato, already a little drunk, accepts Montresor at his word. We, however, know better.

13. Poe uses dramatic irony to create suspense. Poe uses irony in the very first paragraphs, when the narrator admits that he is bent on revenge; hence, we know that nothing is as it seems to Fortunato. In the opening line of the story, Montresor vows “revenge” for some “insult” Fortunato has supposedly caused. We never find out what the insult is, or even whether it is real; we know only that Montresor is determined to avenge it. We also know that he will not let Fortunato know about his plans, because it is not his nature to give “utterance to a threat.” That is, he will conceal his plans, so Fortunato will not be suspicious of anything. With the real plans concealed, everything we see – and everything Fortunato sees – is false. The irony continues, and the suspense builds, when Montresor encounters his foe. Montresor gives him no reason “to doubt [his] good will,” even though that will is anything but “good.” He evens smiles while thinking of Fortunato’s “immolation.” He addresses Fortunato as “dear” and calls him “luckily met,” but we know that the meeting will turn out to be unlucky at best. Montresor’s lies continue to pile up when he says he has “doubts” about something that “passes for Amontillado,” but for which he needs a second opinion; we will soon discover that he has no Amontillado at all. Fortunato, already a little drunk, accepts Montresor at his word. We, however, know better. UNITY: every paragraph relates to the thesis COHERENCE: every paragraph leads logically to the next paragraph This text is still not final! It will need revising and editing.

14. Identify and evaluate thesis • Identify and evaluate topic sentences • Evaluate evidence: quantity & quality You will need a complete (but not “final”) draft for your conference.

15. Schedule: Today: Discuss/evaluate “Heart” drafts. 3/17 HW: Finish writing complete “Heart” draft. Mon/Tue: Conference. Bring 2 hard copies of “Heart” paper. 3/22-23 HW: Revise “Heart” paper; submit to turnitin.com. Thursday: Turn in hard copy of “Heart” paper (#5).