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“The Cask of Amontillado” omits information from the reader right as the concept of the plot is introduced. Poe begins writing, “The thousand injuries of Fortunato…when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge”(209). Here, Poe makes known that Montresor seeks revenge on Fortunato, however he doesn’t clarify what the insult is. The idea of an unreliable narrator rises, creating an uncertain environment for the reader. On the contrary, Connell continually foreshadows the plot, creating an urge for the reader to predict and anticipate. Rainsford’s conversation with Whitney acknowledges “‘Off there to the right--somewhere--is a large island…the place has a reputation-a bad one’”(39-40). From the start, Connell describes the island very vaguely, creating mystery. This makes the reader wonder how this island will have an effect on the story, adding some tension. In addition, when Rainsford and Zaroff are having dinner, Zaroff claims “‘I hunt more dangerous game...instinct is no match for reason...I wanted the ideal animal to hunt’”(Connell 47-49). As Zaroff’s desire to hunt man rather animal is implied, the reader is left ponder how the plot will be