Answer:
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.
Explanation:
¨yet, those that survived, could not be recalled from the spiritual death, which they had incurred through their sins, either by the death of their friends, or the fear of death.¨
¨ which, as the event plainly showed, was brought about by the Lord's will, that evil might fall upon them for their wicked deeds."
We are reading this in class, and I believe the answer would be b, because he is really amazed at everything that Gatsby does to set up his hose for a party that lasts a night...... I really hope that the answer is right the book is kinda boring in my eyes, but yeah... sorry if I am wrong.....
