I grew up and I got more mature and able to make my own decisions.
Answer:
I don't think it's the same meaning
Explanation:
This is very interesting to me
- It seems like this it's only interesting
But with
I am very interested in it
- It shows that this person thinks it's interesting and also willing to know more about it
The following scene illustrate the author's use of symbolism:
(A) Lennie talking to the gigantic rabbit
Because here the gigantic rabbit is an abstract object/animal that is being used to represent something else.