Question

Why does Longfellow compare each part of the British ship to a prison bar?

Answer 1

Either A or C, but I'm going for c because opressed is like a prison bar.

Answer 2

Answer:

A) to show that the ship is dangerous  

Explanation:

The ship looks especially frightening like a gigantic dark pillar that is significantly additionally threatening in its reflection in the water and he needs to demonstrate the peril that Paul is in and furthermore as a notice of the supreme domination of the British rule.