The American Dream is out going and most of the time outrageous. Most of the time we dream up those amazing scenario for our future, but we forget about the reality of life. Reality has a way of turning the American Dreams into just a far thought. Reality comes with responsibility and commitment and it is hard to follow your dreams when you realize all the strings that are attached. Reality and dreams don't mix well.
It means that the world can be dangerous and it's not because of evil people. It's because of people that know whats dangerous. Those people don't do anything to stop the evil people.
I would say it is a <span>B) metaphor.</span>
I suppose it would be B as a storm would wash away the footprints and all of the evidence, even the scent possibly.
