Read the following sentences about the father's boat from "The Third Bank of the River."
"He was very serious about it. It was to be made specially for him, of mimosa wood. It was to be
sturdy enough to last twenty or thirty years and just large enough for one person."
In these sentences, the boat most likely symbolizes
A. a sense of freedom.
B. a desire for isolation.
C. a need for items of luxury.
D. a feeling of optimism.
2 answers
Probably A or D, but if you've read the story, you'll need to decide.
Imbecile!