Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ______________ Period: __________
Anticipation Guide: “The Cask of Amontillado”
Directions: Read the following statements in the first column. Put an “A” in the second column if you
agree with the statement. Place a “D” in the second column if you disagree with the statement.
Statement
Agree or
Disagree?
Nobody attacks me and gets away with it.
If someone insults a person, they deserve revenge.
You should always defend your reputation, no matter what the cost.
It’s okay for a person to punish others – even if it means taking the law into their
own hands.
It is important to keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
When exacting revenge upon an enemy, it isn’t enough for him/her to just be
punished – he has to know that it was me who punished him/her.
When exacting revenge upon an enemy, it’s best to “hit him when he’s down”
or take advantage of his/her weakness.
When exacting revenge, a person must not get caught; if they do, it’s not as
sweet.
A premeditated crime is worse than one committed in the heat of the moment.
Fear of discovery adds to my sense of guilt.
Time eases a guilty conscience.
Guilt is relieved with confession.
Now, choose one of the statements from above and write a paragraph explaining why you
agree/disagree with the statement. Explain your answer and give examples.
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