The tone I would have would be frustrated, little angry and disappointed
C. <span>a recurring concept, idea, or object in a story
</span><span>Motifs are used to establish a theme in literary workings. They definitely have a symbolic meaning because of the their reoccurrence in certain areas.</span>
On an individual level, othering plays a role in the formation of prejudices against people and groups. On a larger scale, it can also play a role in the dehumanization of entire groups of people which can then be exploited to drive changes in institutions, governments, and societies.
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The speaker sounds disappointed, as he was so close to finally grasping but they keep leaving him. It also says he chases them madly but is unable to catch them. Showing disappoint in himself.