C
C
B
B
A
C
C
B
D
A
Didn't ever read this so just looking at the question I went with what possibly could've made sense to the story<span />
Answer:
Possible theme:
Saying goodbye or the passing of a friend/loved one.
Explanation
"a dream-like image of someone passing away, or saying a final goodbye."
"The narrative sets up this subtle tension between the timeless attraction of the lovely woods and the pressing obligations of present time."
Based on the context clues, the meaning of the word "blows" is most likely the third option, bullets. Hope this helps!
B. The central character
Hope this helps :)