He is sincerely concerned about Fortunato's well-being. What is the significance of Fortunato belonging to the order of the masons? The actual "injuries", insults, slights, rivalries, etc. He explains to us at first that he needs to kill a man for a reason he cares about but does not appear to care about. Fortunato is attempting to persuade himself that its all a joke because he knows hell die. 2023.