D.) the moon
Phoebe is a moon goddess, the silvery moon is reflected in water, and during the night drops of dew are placed on blades of grass.
Answer:
The tree's limbs were steel poles.
The frequent purring was yet a gentle roar.
The arrest was an incrimination of a soldier.
I think D is the answer, because his reflection looking at him like a bird of prey shows that he feels guilty about something, in this case I'd say he feels haunted or guilty about the war