The correct answer is A.That the man is determined to protect himself.
Explanation:
This guy is having doubts about the fences. He thinks that they are not good at all if the function is to separate people or animals. He also tries to mention a mythological being like the elves to make reference to the walls. The connotation of "grasped" is to make an idea that he is holding stones to protect himself.
Answer:
Cheerful
Explanation:
Sullen means gloomy or in a bad mood. However, cheerful is the opposite (or an antonym) becuase it is an adjective that means to be happy and in a good mood.
If you think about theme and understand what it is then you read the paragraph or sentence that you are reading then you will know exactly the theme of the story.
