past is the correct answer!
I think the answer would be C, because an implicit theme is one that's hidden in the story and you kind of have to dig into the piece and look for it.
IThe metaphor affects the meaning in the sense that it is not at all helping the other features in showing positive emotions. In this case the feelings are not so positive. the author says that the moon is quiet, dark and it is tattoo on the sea. The author is showing that moon is acting differently. The moon becomes the spoiler of the scene.
