The answer is C simile because the text says <span> "I would,"
Like the poor cat i' the adage?" Similes use like and as to compare 2 unlike things! Hope this helps now and with future questions that are similar!!!</span>
Well, I old man will feel happy if he has achamplished everything he ever wanted in life. Hope this helps :p
The purpose is to get to know the character and to get u thinking about the plot