The Cask of Amontillado
Why does Fortunato laugh?
Amontillado
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Jill W
Amontillado
Fortunato's laugh is a response to his confusion. He panics, screams, quiets down.... and then he laughs, believing it all to be a joke. The laughter can come from a lot of places and is sometimes described as nervous or inappropriate laughter.
The Cask of Amontillado