In the story the clock symbolizes the mortality, how the time runs out for the mortals, it is also made of ebony, a black wood that symbolizes the death, every clock chimes makes the music turn off and make everyone in the party feel uncomfortable. We can deduct that the clock symbolizes the passing of time and reinforces the theme that no one can escape death, Poe builds suspense by describing the fear each of the guests feels as the clock chimes and the clock is a metaphor for how the Prince abused and wasted his time. The answer is A, B and C.
