Horses that once frolicked to organ music were now motionless cast iron tethered to rusted poles.

Question

How does this sentence help develop the conflict?

A.
The carousel depicts the conflict David has with moving to the country. Just as the horses no longer frolic, David no longer has any fun and must rely on his imagination about the carousel to entertain himself.
B.
The old carousel with its peeling paint and motionless horses shows David's anger toward his dad at moving him to the country. It depicts David's conflict of not wanting to move just as the horses don't move.
C.
The motionless horses "tethered to rusted poles" are a picture of how David now feels being in the country with "nothing better to do." The carousel is becoming symbolic of David's inner conflict.
D.
The "horses that once frolicked" speak of David's happiness when he lived in the city, and now he's motionless because he can't get to town. The carousel cannot move, just as David's conflict is that he cannot move.

Answer 1

The sentence primarily serves to illustrate David's feelings about his situation in the country, contrasting it with his previous experiences. Among the options provided, the best interpretation is:

C. The motionless horses "tethered to rusted poles" are a picture of how David now feels being in the country with "nothing better to do." The carousel is becoming symbolic of David's inner conflict.

This choice effectively connects the imagery of the carousel to David's emotions and inner conflict, highlighting his feelings of stagnation and lack of excitement in his new environment.