Literature is not typically discussed in terms of its "pros and cons," so I'm only guessing at what you might mean here. Perhaps we can examine a few literary elements which might be helpful to you in your assessment of the pros and cons of this story.
Characters--are the characters believable and consistent? Yes, though the single-mindedness and vengefulness of Montressor are relatively foreign concepts to most of us. Fortunado we understand better, as he is easily led to his destruction by his pride.
Setting--is the setting appropriate for this story? No one does setting better than Poe. He creates an atmosphere and environment perfectly suited to his characters and theme.
Theme--does the theme have universal appeal? Perhaps so. If we deal with the idea of excessive pride leading to a fall, yes. If we concentrate on the concept of revenge and retribution, the message is mixed, at best.
Style--does the author's style contribute to the effectiveness of the work? Certainly this must be answered "yes." from the openng lines, we anticipate a dark and chilling story.
Poe is generally recognized as the father--and master--of the American short story. However you decide to define "pros and cons," this is an effective work in the areas listed above, so I guess it has more "pros" than cons." Hope this helps!
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