Mark twain and russell baker lived at different times, yet in some ways the narrators of "a cub pilot" and "no gumption" are alike. which statement names a similarity the two share? both are encouraged by a parent to achieve their goals. both experience events that test their self-assurance. both other people through a time of self-doubt. both are shy around important adults.

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in the line from the end of the story "the cask of the amontillado," by edgar allan poe, the narrator has put the last stone on the wall, thus sentencing fortunato to death. just like that montresor associates his feeling of sickness to the humidity of the catacombs, and seems to be glad he has taken revenge on fortunato. however, montresor's last words are "in pace requiescat," which mean "may he rest in peace." as a result, it can be inferred that he hides or does not want to assume his guilt or remorse for killing fortunato in such a horrible way.