It is a simile. It uses like or as to compare two things
I believe its the people because "we the people" is strong in here
The correct answer is option A resentful curiosity . Blackie was a gang leader who was influential and brave towards dealing with conflict in "The Destructors". When T assume his position as a gang leader, Blackie was not happy with the situation but at the same time he was curious about T's leadership. Blackie was more concerned about the group itself, while T was concerned about the destruction of a house.
I think its C. maybe it might be the drugs, because drugs can make someone 'high' but the also the beauty of the song that overwhelms him. Wheather he is on drugs or not, he feels drowsy and numb. something that makes him recall his past or his lover?