Who is the guilty party at the end of the text, and how do sactions contribute to the story's theme?

The theme of the story is betrayal and the dad is guilty party at the end of text.

Explanation:

Lizzie's father John is at the guilty party. Father John has been neglecting her daughter in her childhood is now guilty for his act. The main theme of the story is all about guilt and betrayal. John does not turn out to be a responsible father and he is now guilty for what he has done with her daughter.

explanation:

the silver bells of the sleds are merry and keep time in the winter nights while the sky twinkles happily. the golden bells of weddings are delightful in their peaceful happiness, foretelling a rapturous future. meanwhile, the brazen alarm bells scream frightfully in the night, with a discordant and desperate sound. in their clamor, these bells convey terror, horror, and anger. finally, the iron bells are solemn and melancholy, while those in the church steeple are like ghouls who feel happiness. the king of the ghouls, who rings the bells, cheerfully keeps time with the moaning and groaning bells.