A. They are unsure of what is going to happen next
It alludes to her excitement upon seeing Romeo after they
were married in secret. She is eager to
be with him and hopes that the darkness would hide him from her family. Once they are united, they may now enjoy each
other’s company as husband and wife.
Poe creates a suspenseful, horrifying, creepy mood by using imagery. When reading Poe's stories, a reader can hear the screams, see the death, taste the wine, feel the nitre, and smell the rotting flesh!
to highlight her contempt for her parents
