Question

Explain the metaphor beyond the symbol by choosing the phrase that establishes what is similar in the pair of words. Select the item that best expresses this. Use your notes if you need them.
boy: old man

A. to find one's own resources
B. the old man's youth
C. to find one's life
D. to be in life

Answer 1

Answer:

D. To be in life.

Explanation:

One of the meanings that this metaphor could have is that of "being" in life. The metaphor could be comparing the way fish are to the way a man lives his life. Fish simply exist, the "are" in life, and they do not worry about having a meaning, a purpose, a goal or a duty. This could be applied to the way a man should live his life. Instead of looking for a meaning or for something external to give significance to his life, a man should simply exist, and take pleasure in the beauty of simply living.