As simple as this quote is, it actually has a deeper significance that one may not primarily expect. This quote illustrates important symbolism because in the time this story was written the carnival season represented freedom. It happened just before Lent so everybody would gather and have a good time during the carnival to prepare for the seriousness and sacrifice of Lent. For Fortunato, the carnival season soon becomes the opposite of what it’s supposed to be. This quote also develops the plot because this is the moment were Montresor is beginning to enact his plan of revenge on Fortunato, that we soon find out as the story progresses.
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