Describe one of the symbols in “the cask of amontillado.” explain how the author uses this symbol to convey the theme of the story.

Read the following passage and explain how wiesel interrupts the narration of the story to emphasize the truth behind what eliezer witnesses. "not far from us, flames, huge flames, were rising from a ditch. something was being burning there. a truck drew close and unloaded its hold: small children. babies! yes, 1 did see this, with my own children thrown into the frames. (is it any wonder that ever since then, sleep tends to elude me? )"