🎭Foolish Fortunato's motley costume symbolizes his downfall and lack of awareness.
🏰The vault represents a literal Palace of Death, leading Fortunato to his horrifying fate.
🍷The association of wine with Fortunato's demise can be seen as a dark parody of the Christian story of reincarnation.
🐍The Montresor family coat of arms, with a foot crushing a serpent, highlights their obsession with revenge.
🧱The trowel, a bricklaying tool, symbolizes Montresor's role as a literal Mason, hinting at Fortunato's fate.