Questions for The Pit and the Pendulum

When you think about this work what comes first to your mind? Is there an image, character or situation that you focus on? What accounts for this?  

Are there parts of the story that are confusing? Which are they? Why are they confusing?

What does the main character fear? Where does this fear come from ? How does he manage his fear? Are his Fears justified?

In what ways does this story contribute to your understanding of Fear?

What questions do you have about the story? What are possible answers to these questions?