Compare the murders/killings in Poe’s “Cask of Amontillado” and Dubus’ “Killings”. Were any of them justified? Why or why not? In what ways could they have been avoided? Were they avoidable? Use direct quotes to support your answer. Can be anywhere from 300-500 words.

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The “killings” by Andre Dubus involve the death of two people, Frank, Matt Fowler’s youngest son, who was twenty-one years and Richard Strout. Richard Strout killed Frank for going out with his estranged wife, while Matt and his friend Willis shot Richard Strout. The murder in Poe’s “Cask of Amontillado” involves the death of Fortunato murdered by Montresor.(439words)