The social, political, economic, and literary environment will affect the way an author portrays character and action.
<span>Poe wants to express revenge because Montressor yearns to get back at Fortunato for insulting him.</span>
Yes that is figurative Kano
Meaning, cheers to the new bonds and adventures we make and take in our roads, being free to have happiness in the new year(s) with our current state of mind and government.