Montresor's actions can then be explained due to antisocial personality disorder. “A person with this disorder neglects the rights of others, is incapable of loyalty to others or to social values, is unable to feel guilt or learn from past behaviors, is imperious towards punishment and tends to rationalize one's behavior or behavior. blaming others” (MacKenzie). Antisocial personality disorder affects a person and their ability to function properly in society. Montresor suffered from antisocial personality disorder because he acted irrationally and blamed his action on Fortunato. Montresor continued to justify his actions and convince himself that he was doing what was right. By refusing to acknowledge his actions, he further showed that he suffered from antisocial personality disorder and was also incapable of feeling remorse towards Montresor and had no guilt. For the reasons presented, this may be justified. Montresor suffered from antisocial personality disorder. This diagnosis would make it possible to justify to the reader his strange behavior and his desire to take revenge on Fortunato. By analyzing the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder, he explains Montresor's desire for revenge, manipulation and lack of empathy for