In this excerpt the candle symbolizes Ivan Illyich's approaching death.
Ivan is thinking about his death and what will happen to him afterwards. This is reflected in the candle falling to the floor. Because once there was light from the candle, and since it falls that light is no more. The burning out of the candle symbolizes death.
Answer: D.
Explanation: It was Mr. Frink's plan to remain here until enough of the coarse grass had been cut and cured into hay to feed our horses across the desert
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