Claire stared out the window, watching the dark clouds roll across the sky. Her prospects looked bleak. She wished
she was anywhere but here in her room. The walls felt as if
they were closing in. She was about to turn from the
window when she noticed a small ray of sunshine break
through the clouds. Maybe she could solve her problems if
she talked with her mom. She started to feel better.
Which statement best describes the symbolism used in this passage?
O A. The dark clouds symbolize hopelessness.
O B. The walls symbolize a sense of relief.
O C. The room symbolizes a sanctuary.
D. The sunshine symbolizes friendship.

Excerpt from an enemy of the people henrik ibsen mrs. stockmann. (turns to the hall door, listening.) i expect that is mr. hovstad coming. billing. very likely. (peter stockmann comes in. he wears an overcoat and his official hat, and carries a stick.) peter stockmann. good evening, katherine. mrs. stockmann (coming forward into the sitting-room). ah, good evening--is it you? how good of you to come up and see us! peter stockmann. i happened to be passing, and into the dining-room). but you have company with you, i see. mrs. stockmann (a little embarrassed). oh, no--it was quite by chance he came in. (hurriedly.) won't you come in and have something, too? peter stockmann. i! no, you. good gracious--hot meat at night! not with my digestion, when peter stockmann enters, what does his physical appearance to reveal about his character?