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Without knowing the context of this question I would say a lot of horror films come from real life experiences exaggerated and from dreams of the writer.
Explanation: Read about horror writers and their influences.
I believe the answer is A, Both poems explore the idea of pursuing new experiences.
The reason behind that, is simple. In the first poem, you can see that "The Lady of Shalott" had seen a boat, and went along the path which took her. In the second excerpt, there are interactions between the two, which lead them on a "broad steam".
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When the boy speaks to John, it shows that the boy is a bully and is antagonizing violence.