2. Montressor describes his family coat of arms in the following manner: "A huge human foot d'or, in a field of azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose
fangs are embedded in the heel.”
How does this description serve as foreshadowing in the story, and what do the objects
represent?
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The coat of arms foreshadows the death of Fortunato. The foot represents Montresor, and the snake represents Fortunato who is biting Montresor. In other words, Fortunato was mocking Montresor, provoking him and his family. Montresor's family motto was 'no one who harms the family will escape punishment.' The coat of arms signifies this motto.

Basically, the death of Fortunato is being foreshadowed

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