Discuss how the carnival helps Montresor execute his plans.

Scholars tracing the family name of Montresor and the history of laws governing the Mardi Gras carnivals in France have validated the details of the story. People were indeed revelling and house staff were often given the day off to attend the festival. The costumes, like Fortunato's jester, were worn. Montresor was able to use the busy chaos of the festival to lure Fortunato away into the catacombs without people knowing.