C) The comparison to a crab, a creature known for its defensive, elusive and protective nature reinforces Prufrock's feelings of inadequacy and his inability to assert himself.
Question
In what way does the speaker's comparison of himself to a crab in the line "I should have been a pair of ragged claws Scuttling across the floors of silent seas" enhance a theme of self-doubt and inadequacy?(1 point)
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A) The comparison to a crab shows that Prufrock has a bad temper.
A) The comparison to a crab shows that Prufrock has a bad temper.
B) The comparison to a crab suggests Prufrock's determination to overcome his challenges and find his place in the world.
B) The comparison to a crab suggests Prufrock's determination to overcome his challenges and find his place in the world.
C) The comparison to a crab, a creature known for its defensive, elusive and protective nature reinforces Prufrock's feelings of inadequacy and his inability to assert himself.
C) The comparison to a crab, a creature known for its defensive, elusive and protective nature reinforces Prufrock's feelings of inadequacy and his inability to assert himself.
D) The comparison to a crab highlights Prufrock's love of the ocean.
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