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Montresor
The narrator, Montresor, murders Fortunato for insulting him by walling him up alive behind bricks in a wine cellar.
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Fortunato
A wine expert murdered by Montresor. Dressed as a court jester, Fortunato falls prey to Montresor’s scheme at a particularly carefree moment during a carnival.
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Luchesi
A mutual acquaintance of Montresor and Fortunato, who apparently is also fond of wine. Montresor uses the suggestion that he could ask Luchesi about the amontillado instead of Fortunato as a subtle taunt to ensure Fortunato follows him to the vault.
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