The speaker in "Annabel Lee" describes himself and Annabel Lee as children when they were in love. What effect does this description have on readers' perception of the poem's events?
A. It builds readers' sympathy for the speaker and his problem.
B. It prevents readers from truly understanding the speaker's feelings.
C. It explains why the speaker loves Annabel Lee so deeply.
D. It seems to justify the death of Annabel Lee.