For example, Montresor's family coat of arms is a snake biting an ankle that steps on it. The coat of arms symbolizes Montresor's response to being bitten by Fortunato's foolish pride. The serpent on the coat of arms and the family motto, "No one hurts me with immunity," both turn to Montresor's seemingly hereditary nature for revenge. Another example of symbolism in the story is the reference to the secret society, the Freemasons. As a sign to demonstrate his brotherhood, Montresor takes out a trowel to show his brotherhood. Ironically, this is the same trowel that will seal Fortunato's tomb. The last main symbol of "The Cask of Amontillado" is the Amontillado wine. The way wine is created is through oxygen deprivation, the same way Fortunato is killed. The thought put into the murder portrays Montresor as a genius, but it also shows the respect he has for his victim. Montresor sees his victim as a cheap bottle of sherry instead of the venerated and ripe fine Amontillado. Taking him upon himself, Montresor decides to let Fortunato mature and considers him a masterpiece. The death of Fortunato is the art of Montresor (Lewis