What societal fear does this monster most likely represent

The options of the question are, A) Fear of nuclear power. B) Fear of government control. C) Fear of country life. D) Fear of living alone.

The correct answer is B) Fear of government control.  

A monster that shape-shifts to look like an ordinary citizen and has the ability to control our thoughts. The societal fear that this monster most likely represents is fear of government control. Society has many fears as a collective entity. The government can use this conscious or subconscious fears to manipulate and control society. That is why individuals in a society must be aware of these possibilities.

hello,

your answer is a) the metaphor suggests that the poetic themes are serious and dark.

collins is comparing the poem to a dark room. he is suggesting that the poems theme is serious and wants you to understand it. you don't need to understand the poet in order to understand the poem. you also don't need to move around while reading it. he is simply saying the poem has a dark and serious theme.

- i.a -

i think it is b. hope this !