It is simply saying that all is now in chaos. I am assuming the part that is confusing is "the quiet sands have run." It could easily be alluding to the way that during a sandstorm, the calm sands of the surface are no longer there as the chaos of the storm casts them about.
The correct option is B: the uncontrollable power of nature.
We can perceive how the author is trying to show us how human beings have the tools and the technology and, besides, the intelligence to capture wild animals, but what they do not seem to understand is that in many occasions they underestimate the power of nature. In this case, they are not aware of the power of the whale.
For the author the symbolism is clear: what is meant to be free, it should stay that way.
I believe the answer is “can be”
Answer:
D. Kellan’s mom understands that the move has had an impact on Kellan’s life
Explanation: