The moral of the story is life is a gift, and maintaining a balance with everything in moderation will ensure a long one. The wings represent the father giving his son life; the ocean and the sun represent the extremes of denying and overindulging yourself; flying in between is the answer.
It is formal because of the choice of words used
D. Monetary concerns can sometimes outweigh personal desires.
It’s describing nature as being upset and in mourning. Since a dirge is a funeral song, it is describing the storm, woods, and wind as being mournful and wailing as if they were singing a dirge.
