The narrator's obsession with the old man's evil eye drives him to commit murder and ultimately confess his crime.

Montresor is the protagonist and narrator of "The Cask of Amontillado," seeking revenge against Fortunato for an unspecified insult.

Della sells her hair to buy Jim a platinum watch chain, while Jim sells his watch to buy Della a set of combs for her beautiful hair.

The princess must choose between two doors, one leading to freedom and the other to a ferocious tiger, determining her fate.

The story explores the idea that material possessions cannot bring true happiness or fulfillment, as Mathilde learns after losing the borrowed necklace.

The survivors face harsh weather conditions, including cold, rain, and waves, as they struggle to survive in the open boat.

The narrator's guilt and paranoia manifest as the beating of his own heart, which he perceives as the old man's heart still beating.

Montresor lures Fortunato into the catacombs beneath his palazzo, where he intends to carry out his revenge.

Della is the main character and narrator of "The Gift of the Magi," a young woman who sacrifices her prized possession to buy her husband a Christmas gift.

The princess is given the choice between two doors, one leading to freedom and the other to a ferocious tiger, as a form of trial by ordeal.

Mathilde borrows a diamond necklace from her friend, Madame Forestier, to wear to a ball, hoping to impress those in attendance.

The story follows four men who are adrift in a small boat called "The Commodore" after their ship sinks in a storm.

The narrator dismembers the old man's body and hides the pieces under the floorboards of his apartment.

Montresor lures Fortunato into his palazzo by offering him a taste of rare Amontillado wine, which Fortunato is an expert in.

Della visits Macy's to find the perfect Christmas gift for Jim, eventually deciding on a platinum watch chain.