Astage is a dramatic device in which a line is delivered so that it cannot be heard by some of the characters in the, but it can be heard by the audience.

What inference can the reader make about montresor’s feelings based on the passage above? montresor feels good will towards fortunato. montresor is now indifferent towards fortunato. montresor is bent on taking revenge against fortunato. montresor wishes something bad would happen to fortunato.