Alondra Nieves-Orama

Theo’s investigation into Alicia’s life, paired with early clues about trauma and external manipulation, sets the reader up to blame outside forces for her silence. But when her diary exposes inner turmoil and buried truths, the reader realizes they’ve been misled.

Contributed by: Alondra Nieves-Orama

June 4, 2025

The Silent Patient

Experience: Alienation

Narrative Technology: Untrustworthy Narrator

Theo initially presents himself as rational and trustworthy, but as his motives unraveland the reader is forced to question whether he’s helping Alicia or manipulating her. This shift causes the reader to doubt their own judgment, evoking the experience of alienation.

Contributed by: Alondra Nieves-Orama

June 4, 2025

The Cask of Amontillado

Experience: Empathy

Narrative Technology: Empathy Generator

“The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could,”

Contributed by: Alondra Nieves-Orama

June 4, 2025

The Cask of Amontillado

Experience: Awe

Narrative Technology: Irony

Montresor recounts the entire event with cold detachment, ending with: “In pace requiescat!” (May he rest in peace) revealing he was never caught.

Contributed by: Alondra Nieves-Orama

June 4, 2025

The Cask of Amontillado

Experience: Catharsis

Narrative Technology: Suspense

As Montresor finally seals Fortunato behind the wall, Fortunato cries, “For the love of God, Montresor!” and Montresor calmly replies, “Yes... for the love of God.”

Contributed by: Alondra Nieves-Orama

June 4, 2025

The Cask of Amontillado

Experience: Curiosity

Narrative Technology: I want to propose a new narrative technology term

“A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser.” Any line where we're unsure if Fortunato is the villain/hero.

Contributed by: Alondra Nieves-Orama

June 4, 2025

The Cask of Amontillado

Experience: Confusion

Narrative Technology: Narrative without Core Values

“We will go back; your health is precious.” | When Fortunato jokes, “I shall not die of a cough,” Montresor coldly replies, “True—true.”

Contributed by: Alondra Nieves-Orama

June 4, 2025

The Cask of Amontillado

Experience: I want to propose a new experience term

Narrative Technology: I want to propose a new narrative technology term

“A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser.” | When Fortunato jokes, “I shall not die of a cough,” Montresor coldly replies, “True—true.”

Contributed by: Alondra Nieves-Orama

June 4, 2025

The Silent Patient

Experience: I want to propose a new experience term

Narrative Technology: Second Look

Alicia’s final painting titled Theo reframes the entire narrative. The slow reveal of Theo’s role in her trauma causes the reader to reflect on their previous interpretations with shock and disbelief.

Contributed by: Alondra Nieves-Orama

June 4, 2025