Question

In the context of this story, was revenge justified? Is revenge ever justified? When? Cite
evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your
answer.

Answer 1

This expression has been taken from the story "The Cask of Amontillado – Is revenge ever justified?"

Explanation:

• The writer has described the story of a person who went to take revenge from someone who has hurt him
• The main theme of the story is that taking revenge doesn't make you feel good
• It is not necessary that after taking revenge, your pain will be reduced

Answer 2

Answer:

Revenge is a common and recurring theme in literature and has been around  as long as humans have been in existence. It's a natural feeling that if someone does something to harm you that you would want to do something to harm them in return. There are some who would argue that "an eye for an eye" is the only sort of justice that needs to exist in the world. Others would argue that thoughts of revenge are often consuming and exacting revenge lifts no weight off your own soul but instead adds another weight. You are now the same as the person who wronged you.